Death in Police Custody in Greece

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image A police car on the side of the road in Athens. © 2014 Human Rights Watch The death of Muhammad Kamran Ashiq, a 37-year-old Pakistani man in police custody in Athens on September 21, demands an immediate and thorough independent investigation. Disturbing images circulating online appear to show severe injuries to Ashiq's body, fueling questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.In a statement on September 26, the police said Ashiq had been arrested a few days earlier in connection with a domestic violence incident. According to the statement,…

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