Syrian refugee ‘hero swimmer’ sister in prison

Oct. 12, 2018 On Aug. 21, Greek police arrested Sara Mardini, 23, renowned as one of the Syrian “hero swimmer” refugee sisters, at an airport in Greece. She faces charges of people smuggling, espionage and membership in a criminal organization and is being held in an Athens prison. A hearing Friday was scheduled before a judge to review the accusations against her, but she could be detained for up to 18 months or until the case goes to trial. Prior to her arrest, Sara Mardini and her younger sister, Yusra Mardini, 19, were better known for saving the lives of 18 other refugees. They made international headlines in 2015 when they pulled their rubber dinghy to the safety of Greek shores after it started sinking. In a moment of desperation, the two young swimmers made a split-second decision: to both jump overboard and swim alongside the boat to relieve some of the weight. [We have an in-depth story from reporter Fahrinisa Campana.]( Also, [the new NAFTA agreement covers nearly 2,000 pages.]( Its 34 chapters address a wide range of issues. But if you were listening to President Donald Trump recently, you might’ve thought the agreement boiled down to one thing: Canadian milk. And [Standing Rock is one of six communities the Center for Public Integrity is profiling this month]( on the eve of a critical midterm election that will decide the balance of power in Washington. — Anna Pratt, The Scan editor [No Images? Click here.]( [She’s one of the Syrian refugee ‘hero swimmer’ sisters. Now, she's in a Greek prison.]( [She’s one of the Syrian refugee ‘hero swimmer’ sisters. Now, she's in a Greek prison.]( Prior to Sara Mardini's arrest, the two Mardini sisters were better known for saving the lives of 18 other refugees. [She’s one of the Syrian refugee ‘hero swimmer’ sisters. Now, she's in a Greek prison.]( [She’s one of the Syrian refugee ‘hero swimmer’ sisters. Now, she's in a Greek prison.]( Prior to Sara Mardini's arrest, the two Mardini sisters were better known for saving the lives of 18 other refugees. [Canadian dairy farmers react with anger after Trump tweet]( [Canadian dairy farmers react with anger after Trump tweet]( One could argue that NAFTA negotiations came down to one big sticking point: Canadian milk. Trump won, Canada lost. And Canadian farmers aren't happy. [Canadian dairy farmers react with anger after Trump tweet]( [Canadian dairy farmers react with anger after Trump tweet]( One could argue that NAFTA negotiations came down to one big sticking point: Canadian milk. Trump won, Canada lost. And Canadian farmers aren't happy. [What stands in the way of Native American voters?]( [What stands in the way of Native American voters?]( Standing Rock residents wrestle with the legacy of unjust treatment and poverty to take ownership of their political futures. [What stands in the way of Native American voters?]( [What stands in the way of Native American voters?]( Standing Rock residents wrestle with the legacy of unjust treatment and poverty to take ownership of their political futures. [Justine Bateman is so happy to not be famous]( [Justine Bateman is so happy to not be famous]( The former “Family Ties” actress takes an unflinching look at her one-time fame and our national obsession with getting those 15 minutes in her book, “Fame: The Hijacking of Reality.” [Hardliners force meat sellers to close during Hindu festival]( [Hardliners force meat sellers to close during Hindu festival]( The drive against the mostly Muslim shopkeepers in Gurgaon during the Navaratri festival is the highest-profile campaign since Hindu vigilantes targeted people engaged in the slaughter of cows, considered sacred to Hindus. Hey, Scan reader… PRI takes a global approach to the news of the day. We help you understand how what happens around the world matters in Washington and in your neighborhood. Today more than ever, we need conversations, perspectives and diverse voices. [Donate Today >]( Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you’re not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we’re doing](. Today’s newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [@annapratt](. [Press release]( [PRI Facebook]( [PRI Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View in your browser]( The Scan is brought to you by [GlobalPost]( and [PRI - Public Radio International](.