In Crete, fifteen Sudanese minors accused of being traffickers are acquitted

Fifteen unaccompanied Sudanese minors, detained in Crete for five months on smuggling charges, were acquitted by a court, citing extreme necessity. Greek law imposes severe penalties on migrants accused of smuggling, with around 2,000 such cases reported in 2023. Critics argue that authorities quickly seek to blame individuals for smuggling, often relying on unreliable testimonies collected without proper interpretation during investigations.