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Administratively detained irregular migrants and asylum seekers
There are TV sets at the corridor and a library with a limited
number of books. By talking to the detainees, we found out that
there is lack of provision of information on their legal status and the
detention grounds, since no interpretation is provided. A document
detailing their rights is posted at the admission area, but not in the
cells. On the other hand, the detainees were fully informed about the
IOM programme for voluntary return.
There is insufficient medical care. More specifically, there is no
medical examination upon admission. Doctors from a public hospital
visit the detention center once a month and examine the detainees for
tuberculosis and skin infections. There is no doctor at the detention
center. When they are ill, they are taken to the hospital. However,
according to our estimation, access to medical care is difficult.
Special Holding Facility of Amygdaleza for Unaccompanied Minors
General Findings
On April 15, 2016 we visited the Special Holding Facility of
Amygdaleza for Unaccompanied Minors. On that day, 22 minors were
detained. We should note that we were allowed access to the detention
areas, so we were able to form our own opinion. One of the basic
problems that we came across is the lack of doctors, psychologists
and social workers. This is a very important matter taking into account
the vulnerability of the juvenile. Furthermore, there is no provision
for recreational, sport and other educational activities, which are
of great importance for minors, especially under these conditions.
Finally, there is lack of information regarding their legal status.
Detailed Findings
Minors are detained in 4 rooms of 55 square meters each. The
number of the detainees was small, taking into account the facility’s
capacity, therefore there was enough space for each detainee.
Rooms have a window but there is no heating and, consequently, the
detainees complained of the cold. A charwoman is responsible for
cleaning the area on a daily basis. Minors are provided with bed sheets
which are not clean. Clothing and shoes are not provided. Some of
the minors we spoke with did not wear shoes, because they have not
been provided with any. Access to hygiene facilities was unimpeded
and personal hygiene items are supplied. Regarding food provision,
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