Sunday, September 6, 2015

United Nations calls for an emergency evacuation of 17,000 migrants who are trapped and living rough on the streets of the Greek island of Lesbos


 Turmoil: Violence erupted between migrants and island police on Saturday in Lesbos as authorities continue to struggle with the swelling number of people arriving on the small island 

The United Nations refugee agency has called for 17,000 migrants who are trapped and living rough on the streets of the Greek island of Lesbos to be evacuated. 

Migrants have been left on the streets of island's main port town after a delay in processing permits that will allow them to continue their journey into Europe.

It comes a day after yet more violent clashes erupted between overwhelmed police and thousands of asylum seekers today as young men fainted in the afternoon heat as officers threatened their batons at the frenzied crowds.

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