What we don't need in the wake of this tragedy is another 'extraordinary' meeting that leads to a dead end. What would be truly out of the ordinary - but completely necessary - is real and concerted action. Amnesty International deputy director More Quotes by Amnesty International deputy director More Quotes From Amnesty International deputy director For refugees fleeing from terrifying conflict zones to be met by such an intimidating show of militarized force is shocking, and a woefully irresponsible response to people already traumatized by war and brutality, this 'raise the drawbridge' mentality will simply redirect, but not put an end to, desperate and dangerous journeys. Amnesty International deputy director world This is not just a Greek tragedy, but a Europe-wide crisis, it is unfolding before the eyes of short-sighted European leaders who prioritize securing borders over helping survivors of conflict. Amnesty International deputy director world
