Pope Fancis Arrives On Greek Island Of Lesbos To See Extent Of Refugee Crisis For Himself.

Pope Fancis Arrives On Greek Island Of Lesbos To  See Extent Of Refugee Crisis For Himself.

  143 000 people have so far made the crossing this year. Many migrants in detention have complained about the overcrowding in the camp and the uncertainity of potentially being sent back to their countries of origin. The pope will throw a floral wreath into the water as a way of remembering those who have died in attempting to cross to Europe Although the pope visit is said to be non political, some people argue…

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OFFICIALS ON GREEK ISLAND OF LESBOS, SAY THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF ROOM TO BURY IMMIGRANTS WHO DIE ON THE TREACHEROUS SEA CROSSING.

OFFICIALS ON GREEK ISLAND OF LESBOS, SAY THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF ROOM TO BURY IMMIGRANTS WHO DIE ON THE TREACHEROUS SEA CROSSING.

  The migrant crisis, fuelled by the conflict in the middle East, has now resulted in officials on the Greek island of Lesbos facing a major problem as the cemetry is now full, posing a burial difficulty crisis. Many of the graves are unmarked as they contain the bodies of unidentified immigrants who have unfortunately died , while trying to make the crossing. By Sibusiso Ngwenya​.

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‘33,000 Migrants Arrive On Greek Island Of Lesbos In August Only’, Amnesty International

‘33,000 Migrants Arrive On Greek Island Of Lesbos In August Only’, Amnesty International

Severe shortages in facilities and staffing are creating dreadful conditions for the hundreds of refugees and migrants arriving every day on the Greek island of Lesbos, Amnesty International said after one of its research teams returned from the island. Instead local volunteers, NGO activists, the UN Refugee Agency and tourists have been stepping into the breach to assist the mainly Afghans, Iraqis and Syrians who have been arriving at the island and who make up…

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