The GCR shares observations from its visit to the Pre-Departure Detention Center in Amygdaleza

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The Greek Council for Refugees visited the pre-departure centre in Amygdaleza, where TCNs who arrived in Gavdos from Libya are held. According to statements by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, these individuals, who arrived in Gavdos on 18 July 2025, will not have access to the asylum procedure pursuant to the amendment of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum on the suspension of asylum. GCR reported a number of issues related to lack of information provision, legal uncertainty, adequacy of reception conditions, hygiene, access to health care and other services.

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