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Greek authorities will re-consider the case of the gay Iranian immigrant who is seeking for asylum GREEK HOMOSEXUAL COMMUNITY G.H.C. - Ε.Ο.Κ. PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday 11 March 2008
TO: The European Parliament, European Political Parties, Humanitarian Organizations, International Press
Attachments: The answer of the Commisioner F. Frattini in "Alex's" case.
Dear Sir/Madam, The Greek Homosexual Community (GHC-EOK) expresses its content over the answer given by the Deputy Minister for Interior Me Chenofotis (3-3-08) to the letter of the SYRIZA representative to Eur. Parliament, Mr Papademoulis, on the issue of the gay Iranian immigrant, known as “Alex”, after the involvement of Commissioner Franco Frattini. In particular, Mr Chenofotis answered: After receiving your letter, through which you expressed interest on the development of the case related to the request of an Iranian citizen, claiming to be a homosexual, I would like to let you know that we examined his request, in context of good governance inspired by humanitarianism, and we have already accepted to re-consider the case. In addition, I would like to let you know that the aforementioned person did not face, and he is by no means facing, deportation; his request will be examined in accordance to our legislation and the Geneva Convention of 1951 for refugees and will be regarded in the fashion that all requests are regarded, under humanitarian perspective and sensitivity. In addition, Mr Papademoulis stated on the issue: “We hope that, following the involvement of the Commission and the letter of the competent Deputy Minister, the Greek authorities will give an end to the ordeal and the risk for this fellow human being to be deported”. The Greek Homosexual Community (GHC-EOK) will be following with interest the development of the case, having trust to the sensitivity and humanitarianism of the competent authorities. We would be more than happy to provide further information on the case.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
The Members of the Greek Homosexual Community (G.H.C.-ΕΟΚ) Contact: General Secretary of GHC-EOK Marina Galanou Greek Homosexual Community, EOK (Member of: ILGA, ILGYO, All Different-all Equal) Antoniadou 6 str., Athens, Attica, PC 10434, Greece Tel. (0030)210.8826600 Fax. (0030)210.8826898 Mobile: (0030)6944820441
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