🚨 Le gouvernement français s’apprête à dévoiler un projet de loi inquiétant sur l'« entrisme ». En élargissant les motifs de dissolution d'ONG par décret, ce texte risque d'étouffer un espace civique déjà fragilisé en France. Mon analyse pour @hrw-fr.hrw.org: www.hrw.org/fr/news/2026...

Un projet de loi en France menace l’espace civique

Le projet de loi sur l’« entrisme » risque d’entraver la capacité des organisations non gouvernementales à exercer leurs activités de manière indépendante.

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🚨 The French Govt is expected at any moment to unveil a deeply troubling "entryism" bill. By expanding powers dissolve NGOs by decree, this upcoming legislation risks further suffocating an already shrinking civic space in France. My latest for @hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...

A Norwegian court has blocked the extradition of rights defender Tommy Olsen to Greece. The ruling is a major win & a direct rebuff to Greece’s attempts to export its crackdown on dissent. @hrw.org calls on Greece to immediately revoke the warrant & drop all charges. www.hrw.org/news/2026/05...

Norway: Court Blocks Activist’s Extradition to Greece

The decision by a Norwegian appeals court on May 15, 2026, to block the extradition of a human rights defender, Tommy Olsen, to Greece is a victory for human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. A d...

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Un humanitaire arrêté, menacé d’extradition: la Grèce franchit un nouveau cap dans la criminalisation de l’aide aux migrants « C’est en raison de son travail sur la documentation des pushbacks illégaux de la Grèce qu’il est dans cette situation » - @evacosse.bsky.social www.rfi.fr/fr/europe/20...

Un humanitaire arrêté, menacé d’extradition: la Grèce franchit un nouveau cap dans la criminalisation de l’aide aux migrants

Tommy Olsen, le militant norvégien et fondateur de l’ONG de défense des migrants Aegean Boat Report a été arrêté en début de semaine, suite à un mandat d’arrêt européen déposé par la Grèce qui l'accus...

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Norway should halt the extradition of activist Tommy Olsen to Greece. 🇳🇴🇬🇷 The arrest of Olsen is based on a groundless extradition request by Greece, targeting him with unfounded charges for documenting human rights violations at sea. Read more from @hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

Norway: Halt Extradition of Activist to Greece

The arrest of a human rights activist, Tommy Olsen, by Norwegian authorities on March 16, 2026, is based on a groundless extradition request by Greece.

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I am very concerned by the human rights defender Tommy Olsen being taken into custody in #Norway, pending his possible extradition to #Greece. [1/3] @norwayingeneva.norway.no

#EU leaders should never belittle role of int'l law or apply it selectively - as they've done since #USA/#Israel's strikes on #Iran & retaliatory strikes on neighboring countries. It goes against #EU values & its long-term interests. Our take 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/03... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

"This ruling is an important moment of accountability against the executives of companies that develop and sell dangerous surveillance technology. Now the Greek judiciary needs to hold state officials accountable for ordering its use." - @evacosse.bsky.social & @notzachcampbell.bsky.social

Greek Court Finds Spyware Executives Guilty

An Athens court in a landmark ruling on February 26 delivered the first convictions in Greece’s “Predatorgate” scandal.

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Just receiving news from my colleague @evacosse.bsky.social that a Court of Appeal in Athens has ruled once again that Golden Dawn is a criminal association and found 42 of its members guilty of violent crimes, including murder. en.protothema.gr/2026/03/04/g...

Golden Dawn: 42 defendants found guilty again by the Court of Appeal, as in the first trial - ProtoThema English

Golden Dawn ruled a criminal organization again by the Court of Appeal – Only Ilias Kasidiaris and Ioannis Lagos were present at today’s hearing

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Three years ago, at least 94 people, including 35 children, died near Italy in what is known as the Cutro shipwreck. Humane and rational migration policies are possible, and there is now a rare chance for accountability. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OwsMud

Solidarity is not a crime, but Greece's new law treats it like one. UN experts have issued a damning critique of legislation that codifies the harassment of civil society we've long documented at @hrw.org. Read my latest dispatch: www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

The acquittal of 24 humanitarian workers by a Lesbos court in Lesbos should have been a turning point in the Greek govt's assault on civil society. Instead, it has doubled down, @evacosse.bsky.social explains, with a surge in state-led intimidation of civil society www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

Greece Continues Its Relentless Assault on Civil Society

The recent acquittal of 24 humanitarian workers by a court in Lesbos, in what the European Parliament called the “largest case of criminalization of solidarity in Europe”, should have been a turning p...

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The adoption of the law is extremely worrying, but unsurprising. Disregard for human rights & attacks on human rights defenders have become cornerstones of Greek government policy in the field of migration. [2/2]

Now public: letter to #Greece on the new law on migration, outlining its incompatibility with international human rights law & its impact on people defending the rights of migrants. [1/2] srdefenders.org/greece-analy...

Greece: analysis of the new law on migration and its impact on HRDs supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers

Summary of an official letter sent by UN experts to the Government of Greece about the Law on “the promotion of legal migration policies” amending the Greek Migration Code and its practical applicatio...

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"By treating solidarity as potential criminal conduct and the search for accountability as a threat, the Greek government is undermining democratic checks and balances." @evacosse.bsky.social @hrw.org www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

Greece Continues Its Relentless Assault on Civil Society

The recent acquittal of 24 humanitarian workers by a court in Lesbos, in what the European Parliament called the “largest case of criminalization of solidarity in Europe”, should have been a turning p...

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#Greece is doubling down on its assault on civic space. From criminalizing humanitarian workers to threatening journalists and lawyers, the rule of law is under fire. @ec.europa.eu should act now to protect democratic checks and balances. Read my @hrw.org dispatch here www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

"The criminal case against human rights defenders Panayote Dimitras and Tommy Olsen for exposing violations at Greece’s borders remained pending at this writing, with Dimitras still under a travel ban."

Eva Cossé@evacosse.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Breaking! @hrw.org has just released its World Report 2026. The findings for #Greece 🇬🇷 show a serious deterioration in the rule of law and human rights throughout 2025. Here are the key takeaways: #Rights2026 www.hrw.org/world-report...

Extremely concerned by the proposed immigration bill in #Greece which will only further demonise civil society & in the country & criminalise the defence of migrants' rights, placing Greece in violation of its international human rights obligations.

L’année 2025 pourrait être considérée comme un point de bascule pour les droits humains dans le monde. Alors que les États-Unis sapent le système international des droits humains, qui va assurer sa défense ? Notre Rapport mondial 2026 👇 https://www.hrw.org/fr/world-report/2026

Breaking! @hrw.org has just released its World Report 2026. The findings for #Greece 🇬🇷 show a serious deterioration in the rule of law and human rights throughout 2025. Here are the key takeaways: #Rights2026 www.hrw.org/world-report...

World Report 2026: Rights Trends in Greece

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The Greek govt introduced an immigration bill that explicitly links humanitarian workers w/ criminal conduct, when in reality they R helping people in distress trying to reach Greece. Parliament should reject these provisions & protect civic space. @evacosse.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Greek Immigration Bill Demonizes Civil Society

The Greek government has introduced an immigration bill with measures that explicitly link nongovernmental groups and humanitarian workers with criminal conduct, when in reality they are helping peopl...

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🏛️ TODAY: Greek Parliament debates a bill that demonizes civil society. NGO membership becomes an "aggravating factor" for criminal offenses, with the Minister granted unchecked power to vet aid workers. Parliament should reject these abusive articles NOW: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Greek Immigration Bill Demonizes Civil Society

The Greek government has introduced an immigration bill with measures that explicitly link nongovernmental groups and humanitarian workers with criminal conduct, when in reality they are helping peopl...

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Human Rights Watch@hrw.org · 7mo ago

🙌 After a 7-year legal ordeal, humanitarian workers wept with relief when a court on the Greek island of Lesbos acquitted all 24 defendants who had been baselessly charged with felonies for saving lives at sea. The Greek government should always prioritize saving lives. https://bit.ly/4pMoOdR

VICTORY: All 24 aid workers in Lesbos have been ACQUITTED of all felony charges! ⚖️ While this is a vindication for the defendants, it is also bittersweet. This 7-year ordeal has shut down life-saving work while people continue to drown. Our full reaction for @hrw.org 👇

Eva Cossé@evacosse.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🚨 Update from Greece: The trial of 24 humanitarians resumes today on Lesbos, #Greece ⚖️ The @europarl.europa.eu has branded this the “largest case of criminalization of solidarity in Europe.” My colleague @billvanesveld.bsky.social is there to monitor for @hrw.org Saving lives is not a crime

After a 7-year ordeal, humanitarians wept with relief today as a court in Lesbos acquitted all 24 of bogus felony charges. ⚖️ But the damage is real: while solidarity was criminalized, life-saving work was paralyzed. See here our @hrw.org dispatch: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Humanitarians Cleared of Bogus Charges in Greece

After a seven-year legal ordeal, humanitarian workers wept with relief today when a court on the Greek island of Lesbos acquitted all 24 defendants who had been baselessly charged with felonies for sa...

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After a 7-year ordeal, humanitarians wept with relief today as a court in Lesbos acquitted all 24 of bogus felony charges. ⚖️ But the damage is real: while solidarity was criminalized, life-saving work was paralyzed. See here our @hrw.org dispatch: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Humanitarians Cleared of Bogus Charges in Greece

After a seven-year legal ordeal, humanitarian workers wept with relief today when a court on the Greek island of Lesbos acquitted all 24 defendants who had been baselessly charged with felonies for sa...

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VICTORY: All 24 aid workers in Lesbos have been ACQUITTED of all felony charges! ⚖️ While this is a vindication for the defendants, it is also bittersweet. This 7-year ordeal has shut down life-saving work while people continue to drown. Our full reaction for @hrw.org 👇

Eva Cossé@evacosse.bsky.social · 7mo ago

🚨 Update from Greece: The trial of 24 humanitarians resumes today on Lesbos, #Greece ⚖️ The @europarl.europa.eu has branded this the “largest case of criminalization of solidarity in Europe.” My colleague @billvanesveld.bsky.social is there to monitor for @hrw.org Saving lives is not a crime

🚨 Update from Greece: The trial of 24 humanitarians resumes today on Lesbos, #Greece ⚖️ The @europarl.europa.eu has branded this the “largest case of criminalization of solidarity in Europe.” My colleague @billvanesveld.bsky.social is there to monitor for @hrw.org Saving lives is not a crime

Humanitarian workers facing 20 years in prison finally got their day in court on Dec 4-5 on Lesbos, Greece after a 7-year wait. "We were there. The hearings quickly revealed just how baseless the case against them is." - @evacosse.bsky.social & Bill Van Esveld comment for @hrw.org ⤵️

Humanitarians’ Baseless Trial in Greece

Two dozen humanitarian workers facing 20 years in prison finally got their day in court on December 4 and 5 on the Greek island of Lesbos after a seven-year wait.

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The groundless case against humanitarian workers facing 20 years in prison in Greece. Commentary from my @hrw.org colleagues @evacosse.bsky.social and @billvanesveld.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

Humanitarians’ Baseless Trial in Greece

Two dozen humanitarian workers facing 20 years in prison finally got their day in court on December 4 and 5 on the Greek island of Lesbos after a seven-year wait.

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