November 18, 2021
Today: Syrian Swimmer Sarah Mardini’s Trial Begins, Facing Charges That Could Lead to a 20-Year Prison Sentence
Today, Sarah Mardini’s first trial commences on the island of Lesbos. The Syrian swimmer was originally arrested in 2018 and charged with human trafficking, money laundering, espionage, and membership in a criminal organization while working and volunteering with the Emergency Response Centre International (ERCI) to aid migrants. Charges have also been brought against 23 other...