Syrian Refugees Begin Hunger Strike Outside Greek Parliament
More than 200 Syrian refugees that have sought solace in Athens, began a hunger strike outside of the Greek Parliament this week.
Their protest is directed towards the Hellenic government, as they are demanding temporary residents and working permits. On November 19th, they began sleeping on the streets of the Greek capital.
As reported by Press TV, protestor Khaldoon Fadel stated, "People are living in bad conditions. We get (temporary) travel documents, but we can't go anywhere. We can't work, or go to hospital, or rent a place to live."
Numerous protestors used tape to cover their mouths and squatted on the sidewalks. Greece has experienced a recent influx of Syrians arriving by boat via Turkey. Since 2011, Syria has been plagued by lethal brutality, resulting in millions of citizens escaping the country.
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