Trial of volunteer migrant rescuers resumes

The trial of 24 aid workers and volunteers who participated in migrant rescue operations resumed Friday on an eastern Greek island, a prosecution that has drawn widespread criticism from international human rights groups.

The Greek and foreign defendants argue they were doing nothing more than assisting people whose lives were at risk. Their lawyers have objected to the procedures followed by the prosecution, which could lead to the court on the island of Lesvos ordering prosecutors to refile the case.

Those on trial include prominent Syrian human rights worker Sarah Mardini, a refugee and competitive swimmer whose sister Yusra Mardini was part of the refugee swimming team at the Olympic Games in 2016 and 2021. The sisters' story was made into a Netflix movie.

Mardini, who was not present for Friday's hearing, and fellow volunteer Sean Binder, who was in Lesvos...