Refugees battle harsh winter living conditions in Greek camp
- 5 years ago
Refugees are enduring snow and freezing temperatures in tents at a camp in northern Greece as a cold snap hits the country.
Footage shows the poor living conditions of families in Diavata camp, Thessaloniki, after it was blanketed in snow during a recent rash of cold weather.
Dozens of refugees denounced the lack of support in a protest earlier this week in which demonstrators burned tires and blocked a road outside the camp.
The Diavata camp has a capacity of 700 people but is currently hosting 1,400 people. The overcrowding issue forces some refugees to live in containers, agencies reported.
Footage shows the poor living conditions of families in Diavata camp, Thessaloniki, after it was blanketed in snow during a recent rash of cold weather.
Dozens of refugees denounced the lack of support in a protest earlier this week in which demonstrators burned tires and blocked a road outside the camp.
The Diavata camp has a capacity of 700 people but is currently hosting 1,400 people. The overcrowding issue forces some refugees to live in containers, agencies reported.