Meet the Syrian refugee who helped rescue a dinghy filled with refugees when the boat she was on began to sink.
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Sarah Mardini returned to that same island to help more refugees, and now could face decades in prison for her volunteer work. pic.twitter.com/l5INGcdPaa
Update 2025 : Sarah Mardini has not received a sentence. The initial misdemeanor charges were dropped or dismissed, and felony charges remain under investigation without any trial conclusion yet.
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the case is widely regarded as the largest legal challenge in Europe targeting individuals for acts of compassion and solidarity with refugees.
