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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Greece plans to build sea barrier off Lesbos to deter migrants

Defence ministry says floating barrier will stop migrants crossing from Turkey Greece has announced it will build a floating barrier to deter thousands of migrants from making often perilous sea journeys from Turkey to Aegean islands on Europe’s periphery. The centre-right government unveiled the measure on Thursday, following its pledge to take a tougher stance on undocumented migrants accessing the country. Related: Greece urged to move 140 ill children from Lesbos refugee camp Continue reading...


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