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Andrew Connelly

Tensions rise in Lesbos, as more refugees arrive on the Greek island

Migrants gather on the island of Lesbos, Greece, March 2020 Andrew Connelly

Frustration exploded into violence last weekend with a spate of mob attacks on foreign aid volunteers and journalists accused of encouraging more refugees to land on Greek shores.

In recent days many aid groups have evacuated staff and suspended operations, citing the dangerous environment.

Correspondent Andrew Connelly met some of those migrants caught up in a desperate situation.

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Governor of North Aegean Islands Constantinos Moutzouris
Governor of North Aegean Islands Constantinos Moutzouris Andrew Connelly

 

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