»The truth may be bitter, but it must be told« We met her husband on 30 July 2007 in Athens. He was visibly distressed and concerned about the health of his child. He explained that the 6-year-old girl had had a heart operation and the appropriate medication was not available in Turkey. Mr. Z. also expressed his incomprehension at the fact that, as yet, family reunification has not been possible. He asked us to publicise his version of events (See Annex p 35 for report). 18 Evros Region: refoulement at the land border 17 For the protection of the individual, names have been altered. 18 Extract of the conversation of Ms. Z. with her lawyer Marianna Tzeferakou on 14 May 2007. 19 According the P. D. 205/19-9-2007: The »Ministry of Public Order« and the »Ministry of Interior, Public Administration and Decentralisation« are united in the Ministry of Interior.