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Hundreds of Greek Americans showcase their support for their homeland
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On Saturday, March 7, 2020, excited and proud Greek Americans gathered to bring awareness to the migrant crisis in Greece, occurring on the islands of Chios, Samos, and Lesvos. The rally was hosted on a beautiful spring day in Athens Square Park in Astoria, Queens by The Northern Aegeian Relief. The organization is dedicated to finding a democratic solution for the Greek humanitarian crisis. Photo Credit: Manoli FigetakisPhoto Credit: Manoli FigetakisPhoto Credit: Manoli FigetakisPhoto Credit: Manoli FigetakisPhoto Credit: Manoli Figetakis
According to Hellenic News of America, for years, Greek islands have been housing refugees from the Middle East, a burden that is increasingly becoming unbearable for Greece alone. Amid recent unrest in the islands over the proposed construction of detention centers, the crisis has now escalated and is reaching its peak at the Evros border and across the Greek borders in the Aegean.