Refugee influx in the island of Lesbos

An Afghan refugee prays minutes after landing on the beach near Skala Sykaminias in Lesbos island, Greece. Everyday hundreds of refugees, mainly from Syria and Afghanistan, are crossing in small overcrowded inflatable boats the 6 mile channel from the Turkish coast to the island of Lesbos in Greece. Many spend their life savings, over $1000, to buy a space on those boats.

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An Afghan refugee prays minutes after landing on the beach near Skala Sykaminias in Lesbos island, Greece. Everyday hundreds of refugees, mainly from Syria and Afghanistan, are crossing in small overcrowded inflatable boats the 6 mile channel from the Turkish coast to the island of Lesbos in Greece. Many spend their life savings, over $1000, to buy a space on those boats.