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ATHENS: Kurds protest the closure of refugee centre in Lavrio

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Kurds held a demonstration in the centre of Athens on Wednesday afternoon, reacting to the closure of the refugee camp in Lavrio, where their compatriots were staying.

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Image Credit: Proto Thema.

As it became known, the 53 residents (26 men, eight women and 19 children) were transferred safely to existing accommodation structures of the Ministry of Immigration & Asylum.

The space occupied for years will be given to the Municipality of Lavrio for utilisation.

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