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Refugee camps on the Greek islands: Situation and challenges

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The situation on the Greek islands following the destruction of the Moria refugee camp was the focus of a debate in the Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday afternoon (27 October).

MEPs quizzed representatives of the European Commission and the German Presidency of the Council about the situation on the temporary Kara Tepe site, which houses most of the 12,000 people left homeless by the fire in Moria. They will also look into the challenges faced by the Greek authorities regarding reception of migrants and asylum-seekers and processing of their asylum claims.

Recent revelations about Frontex staff and resources allegedly being involved in illegal pushbacks of asylum-seekers carried out by Greek border guards are also likely to be raised during the exchange of views.

Check the full agenda of the committee meeting. You can follow the discussion.

The humanitarian emergency in Lesvos after the fire in Moria and EU aid to the Greek authorities was discussed in a plenary debate with Commissioner Johansson on 17 September.

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