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🚨 In Solidarity and Support with the 24 Rescuers on Trial Their trial starts tomorrow on Lesvos. For more than seven years, 24 humanitarians, volunteers, lifeguards, and rescue workers have lived under the weight of accusations that never should have existed. Their lives have been on pause for seven years — careers halted, studies delayed, travel restricted — effectively held hostage by Greek authorities through an endless legal process. Their work saved lives. Their actions prevented drownings. Their contributions brought humanity to Europe’s border. Yet instead of being thanked — they are being criminalized. Among them are Nasos Karakitsos, Sarah Mardini, Sean Binder, and many others who stood on the shores and pulled people from the water. Their trial begins now — with the threat of up to 20 years in prison. This is not justice. This is punishment for compassion. And let this be stated clearly: It is not a crime to rescue people in distress at sea. It is not a crime to provide humanitarian aid. It is not a crime to refuse to look away. This never should have happened. No one should spend seven years defending themselves for saving lives. No one should have their future frozen because they chose empathy over indifference. We need to stand in solidarity with people across the world facing injustice at the hands of systems and authorities that should protect, not persecute, those who act with humanity. As many know, I — as the founder of Aegean Boat Report — am facing similar danger: there remains an active arrest warrant against me for documenting pushbacks, monitoring maritime incidents, and witnessing what should never have been hidden. I too live under the pressure of being targeted and attempted silenced for exposing the truth. But this is not about me — this is about all humanitarian workers across Europe who are now being treated as criminals for acting on basic human principles. Today and every day, we stand in solidarity with the 24. We stand for fairness. We stand for transparency. We stand for the right to save lives. Humanity is not a crime — neglect is. Let the world watch this trial. Let the world not look away. Let the world not allow compassion to be handcuffed. Tommy Olsen Aegean Boat Report ⸻ About the Free Humanitarians campaign The Free Humanitarians campaign began in August 2018, after humanitarian workers Seán Binder, Nassos Karakitsos and four others were placed in pre-trial detention in Greece for over 100 days. During this detention, they were held in small cells together with convicted criminals. In response, former colleagues, friends and family rallied for their release and acquittal. Seven years later, that initial effort has evolved into a global movement of solidarity surrounding their ongoing legal proceedings. The campaign has received support from Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, 89 Members of the European Parliament, and Greek legal trial observers. It has also gained extensive international media attention, including The New York Times, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, CNN, BBC, VICE and Le Monde. Today, Free Humanitarians speaks out against the criminalisation of humanitarian work, challenges harmful EU policies on search and rescue and asylum, and advocates for international maritime law, human rights obligations, and the right to seek asylum. Support and follow Free Humanitarians: 🔗 freehumanitarians.org

New arrivals on Lesvos Just before midnight Aegean Boat Report was contacted by a group who just had arrived west of Fara, Lesvos south. They informed us that they were 40 people, 20 men, 13 women and 7 children, one of the women was pregnant. No critical medical issues were reported. The group provided pictures, videos and geolocation data that proved without any doubt that they were on Lesvos. We did our best to try to explain to the group that didn’t have to hide, since they face no threat of being pushed back from Lesvos. Also if they hide, it would be much more difficult for those who were trying to locate the group, to find them, especially at night. Unfortunately the group seemed unwilling to listen to any of the advice given, and eventually stopped all communication. Local authorities have been informed of their presence, hopefully they will be found soon and transported to the Closed Controlled Access Centre in Mavrovouni. ⸻ Support Our Work Aegean Boat Report is an independent, non-profit organisation. We receive no government funding — our ability to continue depends entirely on people like you. 💙 To support our work, you can donate here: 👉 whydonate.com/en/fundraising… Or donate via PayPal: 👉 paypal.com/donate/?hosted_bu… Thank you for standing with us. Aegean Boat Report

What really happened south of Lesvos on September 30? A boat in distress carrying 27 people — including 14 children — called for help inside Greek waters. We alerted the Greek Coast Guard. No one was rescued. Hours later, the same boat was found drifting off Turkey. What happened in between reveals a pattern the Greek authorities still deny. Stand With Us For years, Aegean Boat Report has documented these violations — often in real time — to make sure the truth cannot be erased. We do this work independently, without government funding, because transparency and accountability matter. If you believe that no one should be left to die unseen at Europe’s borders — stand with us. Every message, every share, and every monthly donation helps us continue to monitor, document, and expose what others try to hide. 👉 Become a monthly supporter: whydonate.com/en/fundraising… 🧡 Every month matters — every voice counts. Aegean Boat Report 👉 Read our full investigation: aegeanboatreport.com/2025/10…