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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Aftermath of Moria refugee camp fire – photo essay

The September blaze that ravaged the Moria refugee camp in Greece left thousands of people homeless overnight. Photographers Vincent Haiges and Julian Busch picked through the wreckage During the night of 8 September, the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos burst into flames. According to a Red Cross report the camp, the biggest of its kind in Europe, was at more than four times capacity. Nearly 11,000 people had to flee. Many left in panic, grabbing their children and leaving behind their few possessions. The Greek prime minister announced a four-month state of emergency on the island. Continue reading...


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