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- 1Young South Sudanese man faces 25 years for 'smuggling' in Crete●(from de:criminalize) 'ON MONDAY, D. FROM SOUTH SUDAN WILL STAND TRIAL AND FACE 25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR "SMUGGLING" Next
D., a young man from South Sudan, is due to stand trial on Monday, 5 October, in Chania, Crete, accused of smuggling and facing up to 25 years in prison. He was arrested in January 2026 near the coast of Crete. Advocates say the case criminalises migrants who steered boats while fleeing, and appeals are spreading for attention and support ahead of the hearing.