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Today, the Norwegian Court of Appeal unanimously rejected the European Arrest Warrant issued by Greek authorities against Aegean Boat Report founder Tommy Olsen.
The court concluded that the acts described by Greek authorities do not constitute criminal offences under Norwegian law, and further found a real risk of violation of Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights — the right to freedom of expression.
The ruling goes far beyond a technical rejection of an extradition request.
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The court’s decision is also a reminder that criminal law cannot be used as a weapon against those exposing unlawful pushbacks, violence, and abuse against people on the move in the Aegean Sea.
Despite years of pressure, investigations, threats, and attempts to silence our work, Aegean Boat Report will continue documenting what is happening at Europe’s borders.
We will not stop.
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