The respondent is 44 years old and is from Pakistan. He was first arrested in Xanthi due to not having documents, however he has been in Greece since 1996 and in Xanthi detention centre four times. In total, he was detained for 33 months, in a cycle of detention, release and re-detention. He applied for asylum multiple times in Xanthi, with support from a private lawyer. In Xanthi, he shared a room with four people, although this was subject to change. There was running water and electricity but the sanitary conditions were extremely poor. Two toilets and showers were shared between 100 people, and were not provided with toilet paper. The first time he was detained in Xanthi, he reported that there were laundry facilities, but in subsequent times they had to wash their clothes by hand. There is large space outside for people to use, but there are no recreational activities provided. Despite the presence of a psychologist, nurses and a doctor, there is limited access to medical care.