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Stranded migrants: Huge humanitarian crisis at Greek border

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Scores of stranded migrants at the Greek border of Idomeni have been going through hellish conditions sparking humanitarian concerns.
this has prompted a call from the regional governor to the government of Greece to declare a state of emergency in the area.
According to reports, stranded refugees who have been halted by border restrictions along the route towards Western Europe numbering  up to 13,000-14,000 people are trapped in Idomeni, while another 6,000-7,000 are being housed in refugee camps around the region.
During a visit to Idomeni on Saturday to distribute aid to the Red Cross and other non-governmental organisations, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, governor of Central Macedonia province said; “It’s a huge humanitarian crisis. I have asked the government to declare the area in a state of emergency”.
“This cannot continue for much longer.” Tzitzikostas added.
Aid agencies have expanded the Idomeni camp as new arrivals cause more overcrowding. However, living conditions are deteriorating and it is feared another 18,000 refugees elsewhere in Greece will eventually arrive at the border.
Al Jazeera’s Hoda Abdel-Hamid, reporting from Idomeni, said: “Once it is in place – and that will not be before Monday – it would mean there is a release of emergency funds, first 200,000 euros, to help out in this camp, provide more tents, food, blankets and facilities. There is no running water here.”

 

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