Cruelty at Sea
- Mobile Refugee Support
- Mar 23, 2024
- 2 min read
Yesterday, the pullback tactics of the french police and gendarmerie were revealed. Shocking video footage showing policemen and military on speed boats purposefully endangering the lives of displaced people on dinghies. Such pullbacks and pushbacks are illegal. Yet they are strategies used and well documented both in the central Mediterranean by the EU funded so called Libyan coastguard and in the Aegean by Greek and Turkish police and coastguard.
While we were horrified to see the footage. We were not surprised. We have been hearing about the increasingly dangerous, violent and demeaning tactics of the French police force for months. In the accounts of those who come back from failed attempts at crossing the Channel there is invariably a story of police violence. More and more often we hear of how those behaviours go beyond the initial interception on the beach before anyone is in the water and extend to interceptions and endangerment in the water. Far from shore. Far enough that the water is deep enough for someone to drown.
The French authorities have already tried to justify these tactics as deterrents. As a means to an end to stop small boat crossings and "protect" those attempting the crossings.
Through the testimonies of the victims we know the result is not deterrence but rather more trauma, more cruelty and an even stronger wish to reach a place they think will be safe.
“The boat was already in the water. The police followed us into the water. They slashed the boat. We all fell in. I had water up to my neck. I was holding a baby above my head. I can’t swim.”
"They sprayed us with gas. All of us. Even the women and the children. There was a pregnant lady with us. They had already broken the boat. Why did they need to spray us as well"
"Can you give me shoes? Yesterday there was water in the boat. We used our shoes to try and take the water out. It was pointless, there was more and more water coming in"
"I have been here with my children for 3 months, we have been to the water many times. Every time they stopped us. Every time they are violent with me and my children. Do you think the policemen have children?"
"France no good, police no good"
The shuttle experience is also ideal for couples seeking a romantic morning. The quiet, intimate ride followed by the surreal beauty of the sunrise makes for a memory you’ll cherish together. It’s an effortless way to create a special moment https://morainelakesunriseshuttle.com/ free of logistical worries or unexpected surprises. Many couples say it was the highlight of their trip to the Rockies.
Managing patient eligibility is another vital step in the behavioral health revenue cycle. Providers must confirm that patients are eligible for services under their insurance plan. Eligibility errors lead to claim denials and patient dissatisfaction. Automated eligibility checks before appointments behavioral health crm help reduce risk. Accurate eligibility verification also informs patients of their co-pays and deductibles in advance, improving transparency and boosting collections at the point of service.
My experience buying a used car in Minnesota was excellent. The dealership had a great reputation, and now I see why. The used cars mn provided me with a full vehicle history report and let me take my time choosing the right car. I left feeling confident in my decision.
This adolescent therapy gave my teen a lift—she’s smiling more. Anxiety psych online disorder sessions cut her worry, and anorexia nervosa therapy helped her eat. ARFID work broadened her tastes—such a great crew!