Sean Binder
Former volunteer with a Lesbos search-and-rescue charity who was arrested and subsequently prosecuted in Greece on charges relating to people-smuggling and espionage after assisting refugees; central subject of the episode.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 32min
The NGO worker on trial for people-smuggling in Lesbos
Sean Binder, a former volunteer who faced trial in Greece for aiding refugees, shares his harrowing experience of rescue operations on Lesbos. Katy Fallon, a migration reporter, provides insights into the shifting local climate and the criminalization of NGOs. They discuss the serious charges against Sean, including smuggling allegations, and the alarming trend of political narratives turning volunteers into targets. Together, they illuminate the risks posed to humanitarian aid in Europe and the broader implications of a potential guilty verdict.
Jan 20, 2026 • 28min
Greece: Rescuers on trial
Sean Binder, a dedicated human rights activist and rescue diver, sheds light on his experience as a volunteer during the migrant crisis in Lesbos. He discusses the harrowing trial against him and others accused of facilitating illegal entry while trying to save lives. The conversation dives into the shift in local attitudes towards rescuers, the dangerous pushbacks faced by asylum seekers, and the implications of their acquittal on future humanitarian efforts. Binder's insights reveal the struggles between compassion and legal repercussions for aiding those in need.
