Amnesty International charged in a report today (July 3, 2012) that Greek police often use violence against demonstrators, migrants, and detained suspects -- and that authorities' willingness to downplay the problem exacerbates a "climate of impunity."
According to the Associated Press website, the human rights group examined cases mainly from 2008-2012, although some went as far back as 2001.
It outlined allegations by protesters and migrants of beatings, ill-treatment, and even torture at the hands of Greek police.
In a news release of the report, Amnesty International said that Greek authorities "for too long have brushed off such violations as 'isolated incidents,' creating a climate of impunity."
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