Refugees and aid workers describe the situation on the island of Lesbos, which is struggling to cope with the greatest number of arrivals in Greece. Thousands of people arrive from Turkey to the shores of Lesbos via boat. An estimated 10,000 have landed in the past week. With a lack of infrastructure, the local authorities are struggling to cope, while frustration grows amongst refugees, desperate to reach Athens and continue their journey.
You can read the rest and watch the video @
http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2015/sep/18/lesbos-inundated-refugees-battle-to-reach-athens-video
Since many of them are Muslim, perhaps they will be quite different from the original inhabitants of Lesbos.
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