Afghan pushback survivor fights ‘impossible’ evidence rules in European courts with new UN case against Greecee

A Hazara teenager from Afghanistan, after facing pushbacks in Greece, has taken his case to the UN due to the high evidence standards in European courts. His journey began in 2018, fleeing Taliban violence, leading to a perilous crossing to Samos in 2020. Despite attempts to seek asylum, he was forcibly returned to Turkey by Greek coast guards, who also confiscated his belongings. The European Court of Human Rights dismissed his case in 2025 for insufficient evidence, despite substantial documentation provided. Now recognized as a refugee, he is challenging Greece's actions at the UN, highlighting the systemic failures in addressing pushback cases.