Sunday, April 19, 2020

Greek Migrant Camp Set on Fire on Chios Island; Camp Set Up for 1,000 Migrants But Holds 5,000

One of Greece's largest migrant camps has been set afire after clashes broke out at Camp VIAL on the island of Chios, the Euro News website reports today (April 19, 2020).

Three asylum seekers have been arrested after the violence started on April 18.

Two cars, a canteen, tents, and accommodation containers went up in the blaze.

The camps are overcrowded with around 5,000 living at VIAL which was originally set up to accommodate 1,000 people.

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