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The Guardian
04-02-2016, 10:29 PM
Rival ethnic groups clash in Piraeus and 800 break out of detention centre on Chios as EU deal brings desperation
The Greek government is bracing itself for violence ahead of the European Union implementing a landmark deal that, from Monday, will see Syrian refugees and migrants being deported back to Turkey en masse.
Rioting and rebellion by thousands of entrapped refugees across Greece has triggered mounting fears in Athens over the practicality of enforcing an agreement already marred by growing concerns over its legality. Islands have become flashpoints, with as many as 800 people breaking out of a detention centre on Chios (http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/greece-hundreds-refugees-migrants-break-out-camp-just-days-before-deportations-begin-1552821) on Friday.
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Dhalgren
04-03-2016, 09:18 AM
Looks like the Eurotrash bourgeoisie are reaping the whirlwind. Greece is catching the shitty-end of the stick, as usual. I'm surprised that the bosses of the EU don't just wall-off the northern Greek border and write it all off...