Published : 22-12-2017
Violent fighting broke out between the refugees in Moria camp, located on the Greek Island of Mytilini, on 20-12-2017, resulting in the injury of more than 20 refugees and the burning down of many refugee camps.
According to the refugees who witnessed the fighting, the problem occured over food, between an Arab refugee and a Pakistani one. The problem developed among the Arab refugees, including Palestinian and Syrian refugees, and the Pakistani refugees.
The problem escalated, resulting in the breaking of refugee caravans, the burning of tents and a powerful explosion by a gas canister.
The refugees said that the police intervened violently to end the clashes. A number of refugees were injured by the members of the police, while the refugees assured that there were no deaths. 15 of those injured were stabbed by knives during the fighting.
It is noteworthy that the intensity of refugee camps and the absence of sufficient space made their lives miserable and harsh. The Island of Lesbos has the highest number of refugees from among the other islands, with a population of 10,000 people. The refugees living on the Greek islands are subjected to difficult living conditions, and the slow pace of procedure for their immigration or transfer to the Greek mainland.
Violent fighting broke out between the refugees in Moria camp, located on the Greek Island of Mytilini, on 20-12-2017, resulting in the injury of more than 20 refugees and the burning down of many refugee camps.
According to the refugees who witnessed the fighting, the problem occured over food, between an Arab refugee and a Pakistani one. The problem developed among the Arab refugees, including Palestinian and Syrian refugees, and the Pakistani refugees.
The problem escalated, resulting in the breaking of refugee caravans, the burning of tents and a powerful explosion by a gas canister.
The refugees said that the police intervened violently to end the clashes. A number of refugees were injured by the members of the police, while the refugees assured that there were no deaths. 15 of those injured were stabbed by knives during the fighting.
It is noteworthy that the intensity of refugee camps and the absence of sufficient space made their lives miserable and harsh. The Island of Lesbos has the highest number of refugees from among the other islands, with a population of 10,000 people. The refugees living on the Greek islands are subjected to difficult living conditions, and the slow pace of procedure for their immigration or transfer to the Greek mainland.
