FORGOTTEN Administratively detained irregular migrants and asylum seekers Detailed Observations According to our findings based on our site visit and conversation with the detainees: The living space per detainee seems to be sufficient since the number of detainees is still low compared to the total capacity of the facility. The dormitories and the toilets have no access to natural light and the artificial light at the corridor is poor. The sanitary facilities are filthy and, in their majority, non-functioning. The food is poor and of low nutritional value. There is no yard time. There is a library, which is the only provided recreational activity. Furthermore, detainees are not informed about the grounds of their detention and their legal status in a language they understand due to the lack of interpretation services. Salonica Police Stations for Combating Illegal Immigration On January 26, we visited the Police Stations for Combating Illegal Immigration in Salonica at Agios Athanasios and at Mygdonia. On July 9, 2016 we visited the Police Station for Combating Illegal Immigration at Agios Athanasios again. General Findings We were not granted access to the detention areas of the Police Stations for Combating Illegal Immigration, so we have not been able to witness the situation ourselves. Detailed Findings According to what the detainees disclosed to us: In the Salonica Police Station for Combatting Illegal Immigration, 4 women were detained in a cell of 15-20 square meters. There is only a small window, so there is no sufficient natural light. The beddings are dirty. Air-condition is insufficient and there is no hot water. The detainees clean the toilet themselves just with water. The toilet is not fully separated from the cell and therefore no decent conditions are ensured. No items for personal hygiene are provided. The detainees are given 5,87 euros for food, which is enough for breakfast and one meal, usually the same every day and of low nutritional value. There are no interpretation services. There is no yard time. Detainees are 34

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