A refugee camp in Greece was burned by malicious arson, the suspect still remains unaccounted for

　　China News Service, September 12, according to the Greek "China Greek Times" report on the 12th, recently, three consecutive fires occurred in the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesvos in Greece. After that, the Greek authorities intervened in the investigation and are pursuing them with all their strength. 30 Afghan youths suspected of arson.

　　According to reports, the arson suspects were not among the 35 refugees who tested positive for the new crown virus confirmed earlier this week, and they were closely related to the drug trade and extortion incidents in the refugee camps. After the incident, they took advantage of the chaos to hide. Impunity.

　　According to police sources, the suspect used the COVID-19 protests that took place on the evening of the 8th local time to deliberately provoke riots and set fires.

According to the firefighters at the scene that night, they witnessed refugees throwing flammable liquids into the flames.

　　According to the report, the Moria refugee camp was severely damaged by the fire. About 13,000 people were displaced. Many people sought refuge on the roadside and cemetery. Local officials and humanitarian aid workers are actively distributing tents, food and water for them.

At the same time, with the gathering of forces from all sides, the Greek government is considering establishing a new refugee relief center in the same location.

　　It is reported that the island still has a ferry docked at the pier, but due to tensions, the plan to transfer about 1,000 refugees to the island has been delayed.

Currently, local residents have also set up roadblocks to prevent government vehicles from entering.

In addition, more and more riot police are being sent to the island to prevent refugees from moving to the island’s main towns.

　　Another worrying issue is that all 35 refugees who were tested positive for the new crown virus earlier this week and were transferred to another facility have disappeared.

The National Public Health Organization of Greece (EODY) said that they have contacted the World Health Organization, and the World Health Organization said it will send more medical staff to the island to help respond to the crisis.

(Zhang Wei)