EU calls on Greek authorities to investigate the use of force as they illegally repel asylum seekers
, Muhammad Gulzar, who was also shot dead at the Greek-Turkish border.
During the hearing the EU commissioner for home affairs, Ylva Johansson, called on Greece to say, “We can’t protect EU borders by violating European rights.” Some, however, may feel that Greek authorities may be unable to effectively investigate themselves over this issue.
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