Elefsina camp
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13 Apr 2018
Elefsina
Dozens of Iraqi and Syrian families that had been transferred from the islands to the camp protest and deny to stay,as they had been reportedly promised to be moved to flats in Athens and not to a camp.
Source: www.rizospastis.gr
Former Merchant Marine Academy. The camp is located in a very remote area between the refinery tanks. It first opened in June 2016 and was closed in October 2017. It reopened on 13 April 2018 to address the problems of overcrowding in Lesvos hotspot. The main problems described by residents are the lack of safety especially for women and children; lack of privacy; permanent noise and pollution.
