Mon Sep 14, 2015 17:09:31
Greek politician said that Western warmongering in Syria, Libya, Yemen and other countries has forced people to leave their homelands for European countries to save their lives and the lives of their children.
'In pursuit of its capitalist policies, Europe has turned the Mediterranean Sea into a graveyard for the innocent people,' said Greek Popular Unity party leader, Panagiotis Lafazanis Sunday evening, referring to the refugee catastrophe off the Greek coasts.
'But instead of rescuing them, Europe has turned the Mediterranean Sea into a slaughterhouse for the refugees.'Now is the time for Europe to respect the Geneva Convention and shelter the refugees.' he said.
Thirty-four refugees drowned after their boat sank off Greek Island of Farmakonisi very early in the morning on Sunday.
There were 15 young children, including four babies, among the dead; IRNA reported.
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