Lesbos inundated as refugees battle to reach Athens

   Source: Guardian Sep 19, 2015 No Comments

Category: Featured, Life & Society, Videos Topics: Europe, Refugee Crises, Syrian Refugees Views: 1375
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Refugees and aid workers describe the situation on the island of Lesbos, which is struggling to cope with the greatest number of arrivals in Greece. Thousands of people arrive from Turkey to the shores of Lesbos via boat. An estimated 10,000 have landed in the past week. With a lack of infrastructure, the local authorities are struggling to cope, while frustration grows amongst refugees, desperate to reach Athens and continue their journey

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  Category: Featured, Life & Society, Videos
  Topics: Europe, Refugee Crises, Syrian Refugees
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