Just for your information what UNHCR says about the Greek border situation:
UNHCR CONCERNED BY VIOLENCE AT GREEK BORDER, CALLS FOR IMPROVED SECURITY
Geneva, 3 December 2015
UNHCR is deeply concerned about the tension and violence at the border
between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and calls
on the authorities of both countries to manage the border in a manner
consistent with human rights and refugee-protection principles.
As a result of restrictions by the authorities along the Western
Balkans route to the admission of refugees and migrants from countries
other than Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq, tensions have been rising at
Idomeni, on the Greek side of the border, in recent days. These
tensions have lead on several occasions to violence and a temporary
closure of the border.
In this context, UNHCR is saddened by the death of a Moroccan man at
the border today under as yet unclear circumstances. This tragic
incident further underlies the need for the authorities to take
appropriate action. We are calling on the Greek authorities to restore
security as a matter of priority in order to ensure the protection of
those in need and the safety of humanitarian workers and volunteers.
Transportation has been made available for the refugees and migrants
who have been refused admission into the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia to return to Athens, where reception facilities and
assistance are available and UNHCR staff is present to offer
individual advice and legal counselling on a case-by-case basis.
UNHCR reiterates its concerns over the consequences of border
restrictions currently implemented by several countries in the
Balkans. UNHCR recommends profiling people based on their protection
needs and not on their nationality. UNHCR and other organisations have
called on the concerned states to re-establish coordination and
response mechanisms agreed at the Western Balkans Summit on 8 October
and the Leaders' Meeting on 25 October 2015.
News contacts:
In Geneva, Switzerland, William Spindler: +41 79 217 3011
In Athens, Greece, Stella Nanou: +30 693 79 34 515
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