CAMPAIGN
On 25.08.2021, Homayoun Sabetara, a migrant fleeing Iran, was arrested by the Greek authorities in Thessaloniki after driving a vehicle across the Turkish-Greek border. Following an unfair trial in a language foreign to him, Mr. Sabetara was then sentenced on 26.09.2022 to 18 years' imprisonment for alleged smuggling. Mr Sabetara was reportedly forced to drive the vehicle from its point of departure near the Turkish-Greek border and to transport seven other people. He has been detained in Greece since his arrest in August 2021. At the time of his escape from Iran, Homayoun Sabetara had no legal and safe way to travel to Germany, where his children currently live. The first hearing of the appeal took place in April 2024, but was postponed. On 25 September 2024, Homayoun's sentence was finally reduced to 7 years and 4 months, allowing him to leave prison.
We demand the acquittal of Homayoun Sabetara, as well as all migrants who are criminalized for 'smuggling'
CURRENT NEWS
Update: The Supreme Court hearing has been postponed to 19.09.2025!
Dear Supporters,
Thanks to your support Homayoun Sabetara was released from prison on December 16, 2024, after three long years. But our fight and struggle to achieve true justice is far from over. Though Homayoun is free from being trapped behind bars, he remains confined in Thessaloniki on probation, still awaiting justice.
We have a crucial appeal on March 14, 2025 at a higher greek court, to fight for his full acquittal and true freedom. We will take Homayouns case, on representative of thousands of other cases, to the highest European court! We will show that the systematic criminalization of people on the move by the Greek authorities is unjustifiable.
We are obliged to raise €6,500 to cover legal fees and court costs. Your continued support can help us reach this goal and finally bring Homayoun the freedom he deserves.
How You Can Help:
- Donate: Every euro big or small brings us closer to justice.
- Share: Spread awareness and the word using #FreeHomayoun.
- Stay Engaged: Follow our campaign for updates.
Together, we can make this the final chapter of Homayoun fight for freedom.
Let’s fight for justice together. Could you donate now and help us #FreeHomayoun?
https://www.betterplace.me/until-acquittal-free-homayoun-sabetara
Solidarity wins!
Free Homayoun! Free them all!
DAYS UNTIL HOMAYOUN'S TRIAL
