Refugee influx in the island of Lesbos

Two Afghan boys wearing Real Madrid t-shirts proud that made the journey to Greece posing minutes after their boat landed on the beach of Skala Sykaminias, 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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Two Afghan boys wearing Real Madrid t-shirts proud that made the journey to Greece posing minutes after their boat landed on the beach of Skala Sykaminias, 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.