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Pope calls Europe's neglect of migrants 'the shipwreck of civilisation' during Lesbos visit
The pontiff said Europe was “torn by nationalist egoism”.
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The pontiff said Europe was “torn by nationalist egoism”.
Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said their arrival had taken ‘longer than hoped’ due to Covid-19.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said today that Ireland will welcome refugee families from Greece under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme.
Greek authorities have said the fires on Tuesday and Wednesday evening were deliberately set by some of the camp’s residents.
The blaze means thousands more refugees are in need of emergency housing.
A state of emergency is set to be declared on the island.
A deadly fire led to riots in a camp on the island of Lesbos.
The show has been developed to help children who are suffering from trauma.
Seán Binder was volunteering with an NGO when he was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and being a member of a criminal organisation.
Police are investigating the deaths of three migrants in six days.
Pope Francis visited the Greek island of Lesbos yesterday.
“The pope has desired to make a gesture of welcome regarding refugees,” the Vatican said.
Yesterday saw the second wave of deportations.
So far this year, 218 people have died as they attempted to make the crossing from Turkey to Greece.
United Nations figures show that more than 218,000 migrants and refugees crossed the Mediterranean to Europe in October.
The boat began sinking during the night according to the Greek ministry of shipping.
All that is known of the little girl is that she was seven, and that she died in search of a better future.
Meanwhile, at least 13 migrants including six children died off the coast of Turkey earlier today.
Migrants are travelling huge distances even before they reach the Mediterranean and the harrowing voyage across.
The country is dealing with its own economic struggles as thousands of migrants arrive in the country.