When night falls, the lights shine brightly in the farming village of Moria. Police banter drifts across the winter countryside, and Moria's men — from teenagers to elders — stroll to a crossroad, taking turns guarding their village.

The Greek government has rushed in extra riot police to Lesvos amid warnings of potentially explosive tensions on the island following clashes between thousands of migrants and police.

The situation in Moria Lesvos is raging as there is unrest among locals and immigrants who remain in the Refugee Structure.