Shops, Restaurants, Kindergartens: One Year On From the Destruction of Self-Organised Structures in Katsikas Camp

Posted on 27. March 202327. March 2023 by Esther Ten Zijthoff

One year ago, we shared an article outlining new measures being taken by the management of the so-named ‘Katsikas Hospitality Centre’. This included the sudden dismantling and burning of self-organised services and structures, established by camp residents. This included 5 supermarkets, 4 bakeries, 1 coffee shop, numerous repair shops, a kindergarten, and even personal gardens; Read more about Shops, Restaurants, Kindergartens: One Year On From the Destruction of Self-Organised Structures in Katsikas Camp[…]

“We did not invite you to Greece”

Posted on 5. March 20226. March 2022 by Mimi

Security guards in Katsikas “Hospitality Centre” destroy community-built shops asylum seekers rely on to survive According to reports shared by the International Refugee Committee, roughly one third of the people living in Greek refugee camps have been suffering from hunger since the end of 2021. The monthly financial support (that has been under the control Read more about “We did not invite you to Greece”[…]

Please don’t treat us like prisoners

Posted on 14. February 202227. March 2023 by Mimi

As walls are being built at refugee camps all over Greece, the people who have to live in them are asking not to be made into prisoners, and to be allowed to be part of their local communities. Men and women at Katsikas camp, Ioannina, have seen the materials for a three-metre-high iron and concrete Read more about Please don’t treat us like prisoners[…]

Bureaucratic Bottle Neck or Political Strategy — Residents of Greek Refugee Camps left without Food and Financial Support

Posted on 15. November 202115. November 2021 by Mimi

By Mimi Hapig Since 2016, people within the Greek asylum procedure have been receiving a monthly financial allowance to be able to buy food and essential items, such as clothes and hygiene products. Back in the days, we very much welcomed the change from serving food to providing financial support. Being able to manage one‘s Read more about Bureaucratic Bottle Neck or Political Strategy — Residents of Greek Refugee Camps left without Food and Financial Support[…]

Human Rights Violations during Trial in Greek Court – Teenagers receive prison sentences over Moria fires, despite lack of evidence

Posted on 17. June 202117. June 2021 by Mimi

In a trial that did not uphold legal standards, four Afghan teenagers were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for the fires that destroyed the infamous Moria camp in September 2020. A Greek court on the island of Chios charged the four young men with: arson; endangering human life; and the destruction of property. Read more about Human Rights Violations during Trial in Greek Court – Teenagers receive prison sentences over Moria fires, despite lack of evidence[…]

Greek Authorities’ Reaction to Covid-Cases in Refugee Camp Katsikas: A Lack of Willingness to Find Solutions

Posted on 10. May 202110. May 2021 by Mimi

Katsikas, May 10th 2021 On April 12th, people living in the refugee camp of Katiskas reported that at least one case of Covid-19 had been confirmed among the residents of the camp. Throughout the same day and the days that followed, information about what implications this had for measures and restrictions on movement kept Read more about Greek Authorities’ Reaction to Covid-Cases in Refugee Camp Katsikas: A Lack of Willingness to Find Solutions[…]

We Need Your Help, Commissioner – A Letter by Koraki

Posted on 27. March 2021 by Mimi

The picture is showing the “New Moria” and was taken by Muhammad Reza. The following is a shortened version of the full letter written by Rory O’Keeffe of Koraki. Its purpose is to inform the EU’s Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, about some of the concerning developments in Greece since she last visited the Read more about We Need Your Help, Commissioner – A Letter by Koraki[…]

Forced Evictions in Katsikas’ Refugee Camp

Posted on 15. December 202020. December 2020 by Mimi

On Monday, 14 December 2020, several residents of the refugee camp of Katsikas were subjected to forceful evictions from the camp by the police. Authorities used violent measures including teargas; the escalation of tensions culminated in the arrest of at least two persons. Eye-witnesses reported the sound of shots – caused either by rubber bullets Read more about Forced Evictions in Katsikas’ Refugee Camp[…]

refugees in refugee camp Katsikas are being tested for the novel coronavirus

Current Quarantining Procedure in Camp Katsikas – Healthy Residents at Risk

Posted on 27. November 2020 by Mimi

On Saturday 21 November, 140 residents of camp Katsikas were tested for COVID-19 in an orchestrated procedure. According to several camp residents we spoke with, the explanation provided by authorities was the detection of a positive COVID-19 case inside the camp. A local news source reported later that a total of 10 people were tested Read more about Current Quarantining Procedure in Camp Katsikas – Healthy Residents at Risk[…]

Update & Press Release on the Lock Down in Camp Katsikas

Posted on 8. October 2020 by Mimi

Katsikas Refugee Camp was put under a complete lockdown on Tuesday morning (Oct 6), despite the fact that not a single case of Covid-19 had been detected in the camp at that point. Hours later, with the camp under lockdown, authorities transferred several people there from the island of Lesvos. A test result of one Read more about Update & Press Release on the Lock Down in Camp Katsikas[…]