Greek Migrants
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Greek police move thousands of asylum seekers displaced by fire to new campThe Moria camp burned down last week in fires that Greek authorities said were deliberately set over lockdown restrictions imposed after a coronavirus outbreak.WorldSep 17, 2020
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Refugees in Greece must receive ‘human and dignified welcome’ when relocated: PopeFrancis recalled visiting the Moria camp during an emotional April 16, 2016 day trip to Lesbos that ended with Francis bringing 12 Syrian refugees back with him to Rome aboard the papal plane.WorldSep 13, 2020
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Homeless asylum seekers will be housed ‘in coming days,’ Greek authorities sayMigration Minister Notis Mitarakis said an estimated 1,000 forever residents of the Moria camp were expected to relocate to the tent city by late Sunday and that getting everyone housed at the new site would take several days.WorldSep 13, 2020
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Thousands of asylum seekers left homeless after fire at refugee camp in GreeceWith the camp gutted, Saturday morning found men, women and children sleeping under improvised shelters made of reed stalks, blankets and salvaged tents.WorldSep 12, 2020
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