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After police shot dead a 15-year-old boy in December, police reportedly used excessive force against demonstrators as protests, including violent riots, spread across the country.

Over 20,000 sign petition for Greek trade unionist - 11 May 2009
A Greek government minister has pledged to secure justice for trade unionist Konstantina Kouneva after 22,000 people signed a petition to support her.

Violations against civilians by police in Greece highlighted in report - 31 March 2009
An Amnesty International briefing published on Monday highlights patterns of alleged human rights violations by Greek police against civilians.

Alleged abuses in the context of policing demonstrations in Greece - 30 March 2009
Greek police shot and killed 15-year-old Alexandros-Andreas (Alexis) Gregoropoulos in Athens on 6 December 2008.

Greece: Policing demonstrations responsibly - 30 March 2009
As the events during the violent demonstrations that rocked Greece in recent months come under police and judicial investigations, Amnesty International calls on the

Greek prisoner activist found dead during prisoner transfer - 20 March 2009
Early on Wednesday morning, a Greek prisoner actively engaged in defending prisoners’ rights was found dead.

Greece: Investigate the attack of trade union leader - 7 March 2009
Sign the petition to call for a proper investigation into the attack of trade union leader Konstantina Kuneva.

French detention centre highlights mistreatment of migrants - 18 December 2008
On International Migrants Day, new footage reveals the appalling state of a French detention centre for irregular migrants off the coast of Africa and shows how Europe

Greek police use punitive violence against peaceful demonstrators - 11 December 2008
Eyewitness statements present mounting evidence of police beating and ill-treating peaceful participants of anti-government demonstrations.

Greece: Failing system of police accountability - 9 December 2008
As anti-government demonstrations continue in Greece for the fourth day running, Amnesty International calls for a clear commitment by the authorities to end the unl

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