In Eftalou, following @EricKempson on his rounds, we saw a Turkish CG ship harassing boats. Refugees told us they sprayed them w skunk water
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Most likely, the skunk water dunking was the same incident pictured here http://www.lifo.gr/now/greece/74347 … timestamp same daypic.twitter.com/fDeBWj6Z76
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Really regretted not having lugged my 300mm zoom lens to Lesvos that day, couldn't capture much with my 18-55mm, or the phone
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Seeing as reports of Turkish CG harassment of boats are frequent, question is: are they acting under orders, or going rogue for fun/profit?
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Anyway, that's the whole point of reporting from the field. That's what we saw on binocs, and heard from refugees when they landed that day
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Whether on orders, or for fun/profit, important to dissuade Turkish Coast Guard from such hijinks, people on the boats can die b/c of them.
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Also impt to point out that Greek CG in Lesvos often intercedes to protect refugees, per reports. Earlier pushback incidents not repeated.
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Having seen Greek Coast Guard crews bringing refugees ashore, they looked professional & respectful. Though they were stern with us photogs
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Lastly, before Molyvos decided to drive refugees out of town, CG crews rapported well w local/expat volunteers. They actually needed them.
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A CG acting officious with my clearance ('why doesn't it expire?' 'dunno, you issued it') was funny but I didn't mind, as they were helping
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Later, CG guards at Mytilene port beat refugees when it got overwhelmed. Doesn't diminish their colleagues' work, but detestable nonetheless
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