Thousands in Greece march in solidarity with refugees

Thousands gather in Greek capital Athens to protest the government’s stance against incoming migrants and refugees

Turkey announced last week that it would no longer try to stop asylum seekers from reaching Europe.

The Greek reaction to refugees has been harsh, with many battered, attacked, tear-gassed and several killed by Greek forces. The Turkish soldiers were stationed there to protect local civilians under a 2018 deal with Russia in which acts of aggression are prohibited in the region.

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