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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Migration crisis: Greece plans new shelters to reduce overcrowding on islands

Government data shows more than 10,700 people are sheltered on five islands with capacity for 7,450, fuelling frustration and tensions Greece plans to reduce overcrowding at migrant camps on its islands to ease growing tensions and improve conditions, a government official has said. More than 10,700 migrants are now sheltered on five Greek islands that have capacity for 7,450, according to government data. Save the Children said they were living in “dirty, unsafe conditions … with no end in sight”. Continue reading...


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