Medecins du Monde – Doctors of the World Greece express their opposition to the conversion of the refugee reception centers (hot spots) on the Aegean islands in detention centers.
Moreover, MdM Greece express their deep concern both for the immediate risks associated with this change regarding the safeguard of refugee rights regulated by international treaties, and for the unjust detention conditions this entails.
However, MDM consider that they have a duty not to suspend their medical assistance in detention centers in Chios and Lesvos, but rather to continue to support refugee and migrant population which lacks access to basic medical services.
The continuation of the MdM intervention should not be considered as an acceptance of the new function of the aforementioned centers, which is based on the restriction of freedom of refugees and migrants.