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Greek islanders take anti-camp protest to Athens

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Greek officials and residents from islands harbouring thousands of asylum-seekers stage a protest in Athens against plans to build new camps, gathering outside the interior ministry, and brandishing banners against the camps project.

Added on the 13/02/2020 23:51:38 - Copyright : AFP EN

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