S05 Sumer Short E02: Free Humanitarians

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In this Summer Short, search and rescue volunteer Seán Binder opens up about his harrowing arrest, pre-trial detention, and the absurd criminal charges he faced simply for saving migrant lives at sea off the coast of Lesvos. We discuss how the EU is failing to uphold its core human rights obligations and why public oversight is so critical in resisting the growing criminalization of humanitarian aid. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear Seán's story and join the call for justice: https://youtu.be/NaAzpBNDM-w?si=_3tvcJOZ9q06kYPX

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