Today the consequences of yesterday's huge numbers of arriving refugees can be felt in Molyvos. With insufficient buses there is a growing crowd of hot, tired, hungry and thirsty men, women, children and babies. Taxi drivers are growing increasingly angry as refugees are constantly asking for transport which is not available to them due to immigration laws. To add to their frustration, well-meaning volunteers are parking in the taxi rank to off load crates of water, nappies etc.
Many people needed treatment for the most painful-looking blisters which they sustained during the 13km walk from the landing beaches to Molyvos.
This mother couldn't have been more grateful for a clean nappy and new baby grow and a makeshift changing table on the wall.
By 6pm the crowds were huge and people were starting to realise they will have to spend the night on the pavement. A young man asked for the WC.... At this end of the village there isn't one. Try a cafe, or go in the bushes is the unsatisfactory answer.
There are moves to set up a bigger, proper camp with toilets etc, to cope with the fluctuating numbers, but this is not yet in place.
Ari explaining situation to new arrivals
No comments:
Post a Comment