Σωματείο Υποστήριξης Διεμφυλικών
Greek Transgendered Support Association
Press Release 17.8.2012: "Police detention of Transgender Individuals during 'Xenios Zeus' Operations."
Greek Transgender Support Association | Athens | 17 August, 2012
(Court of first appeal no. 7646/2010 – Metropolitan District of Athens no. 19388)
http://www.transgender-association.gr/ (http://www.transgender-association.gr/)
The Greek Transgender Support Association, a recognized ngo for the support of the rights of the trans community in Greece, is hereby strongly condemning the massive police detention of twenty five (25) trans women on Thursday, August 9th, during the crackdown police operation "Xenios Zeus".
Specifically, on the night of Thursday, August 9th, during a massive police crackdown, 25 trans individuals were taken and detained at the division of Central Police Station of Athens. They were not given sufficient explanation why they were being taken. They were forced to undergo an HIV test, administered by a Center for Disease Control (C.D.C.) doctor, were subsequently found to be HIV-negative and released afterwards.