Tourists of Color Warned Away From Greece

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care2.com 21 Jan '13, 12am

Tourists of Color Warned Away From Greece

Greece has been a popular destination for tourists over the centuries, thanks to the nation’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Yet, the past few years in this European country have been marked by escalating tension and human rights violations as Greece struggles with debt, austerity measures and civil unrest. The nation once famous for its vases and philosophers has entered the news more frequently for rioting, strikes and human rights abuses committed against immigrants. As a major entry point into the European Union, Greece is a hotspot for immigration, and the nation has become increasingly hostile to visitors. The government’s camps and holding facilities have become concerns for human rights advocacy groups, while vigilantes patrol Greek cities and ports looking for people whom they think don’t belong. This has led to beatings and other abuses committed, not...

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@minamaya13 » 22 Jan '13, 10pm
Tourists warned away from #Greece unless your white? Vigilante groups patrol streets looking for ppl who 'don't belong' [link]
@MegaLykia » 22 Jan '13, 2pm
Τουρίστες μελαμψοί, μαύροι, κίτρινοι κινδυνεύουν στην Ελλάδα. [link]
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@BowmanNancy » 21 Jan '13, 6pm
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@ShawnSargent » 21 Jan '13, 4pm
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@ahol888 » 21 Jan '13, 4pm
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