A Greek court acquitted 24 rescue volunteers, including Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini, of human trafficking charges aimed at deterring humanitarian aid for migrants. Mardini, who inspired the Netflix film The Swimmers, was arrested in 2018 while helping migrants reach Lesbos. The court ruled their actions were not criminal but humanitarian. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch condemned the prolonged legal battles, highlighting the need for stronger protections for humanitarian assistance in Europe.
