Attacks from far-right extremists on Pakistani immigrants

Alert DateJanuary 13, 2008 Country: Greece Address: Aigaleo, Athens General Type: Racist violence Racism and discrimination phenomena: Extremism - organised Racist Violence
Groups affected / Interested in: Migrants Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Daily life

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Victims Data
Victims Nationality/Ethnic Origin Pakistani
Victims Gender Male
Victims Age 18-25
Victims Number 1
Fatalities - deaths N/A
Perpetrators Data
Perpetrators Nationality/Ethnic Origin Greek
Perpetrator Gender Male
Perpetrator Age N/A
Perpetrators Number 8
Extremist/Organised Group Violence Yes

The Pakistani family who suffered organised racist attacks in November 2007 have been attacked again by a far-right group in their home. However, this time neighbours and antiracist activists intervened to protect them and keep them safe, while once again the police allegedly arrived on site after a 40’ delay.

During the same week (15/01/2008), a 22-year-old Pakistani immigrant was beaten by three young Greeks in the Athens city centre. Two of them were arrested and reportedly declared only that ‘their blood is Greek’.


 

Source:

In.gr, 15.1.2008, http://news.in.gr/greece/article/?aid=864026

Eleftherotypia, 17.01.2008, http://archive.enet.gr/online/online_text/c=112,id=19739344