Published : 23-01-2021
Greece's Migration and Asylum Minister, Notis Mitarachi, ordered the evacuation of Vial camp, set on Chios Island, and the transfer of migrants to another facility.
The number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in the camp has been estimated at 160.
Palestinian refugees said they have failed to secure potable water and food items in the camp.
Migrant camps in Greece have been under quarantine in recent months, with authorities trying to keep residents apart from locals.
Palestinian refugees continue to risk their lives onboard the “death boats” to Greece, rummaging around for a momentary respite from violence and economic hardship.
AGPS has kept record of the death of dozens of refugees onboard Greece-bound ships. Several others have been arrested by coast guards.
Activists estimate that around 4,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria are taking cover on such Greek islands as Lesbos, Mytilene, Chios, Leros, and Kos, among other areas.
Greece's Migration and Asylum Minister, Notis Mitarachi, ordered the evacuation of Vial camp, set on Chios Island, and the transfer of migrants to another facility.
The number of Palestinian refugees from Syria in the camp has been estimated at 160.
Palestinian refugees said they have failed to secure potable water and food items in the camp.
Migrant camps in Greece have been under quarantine in recent months, with authorities trying to keep residents apart from locals.
Palestinian refugees continue to risk their lives onboard the “death boats” to Greece, rummaging around for a momentary respite from violence and economic hardship.
AGPS has kept record of the death of dozens of refugees onboard Greece-bound ships. Several others have been arrested by coast guards.
Activists estimate that around 4,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria are taking cover on such Greek islands as Lesbos, Mytilene, Chios, Leros, and Kos, among other areas.
