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Men, women and children fleeing war-torn countries like Syria and Afghanistan trying to reach the EU via Greece are being illegally ‘pushed back’ to Turkey. The migrants, refugees and asylum seekers that we have spoken to tell us that Greek border guards are picking them up in Greek waters, attacking them, destroying their boats and leaving them stranded on the Turkish side of the border. This practice is not only illegal, it is incredibly dangerous. 

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British soldiers stand guard in 1970s Belfast. © Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesNorthern Ireland: 15 years ago the Good Friday Agreement brought an end to three decades of bloody political conflict. Over a decade on, many victims are still waiting for justice. Read our blog

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