Greece steps up refugee transfers from congested Lesbos
By Abiodun Ogundairo
03 October 2020 |
7:17 am
Greek authorities begin transferring hundreds of refugees from the island of Lesbos to reduce chronic overcrowding that caused hardship and fanned tensions with locals.
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