Earlier this month, Europe’s largest refugee camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, burned down, leaving most of its 13,000 residents homeless. Today on Trend Lines, WPR’s Elliot Waldman discusses the refugee crisis with Matthew Cassel, a Vice News correspondent who reported on the aftermath of the fire.

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Relevant Articles on WPR:

For Migrants and Refugees, Greece Has Become Hostile Territory

Has the World Learned the Lessons of the 2015 Refugee Crisis?

Refugees Are Being Ignored Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

As the Migration Crisis Evolves, the Wealthiest Countries Still Aren’t Doing Enough

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