The British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) learned from Pakistani-Christian asylum seekers at the infamous Moira Camp on the island of Lesbos that clashes broke out for the second time in eight days.
Greek authorities arrested 35 migrants on 18 July for public disturbance offences – during the riots, police were forced to use tear gas against protesters who were throwing large stones at them. Muslim rioters also set fire to tents. There are very few Christian asylum seekers at Moria Camp, as most of them flee the island as soon as an opportunity arises.
The BPCA is pressuring the Greek Government to change a policy that is preventing homeless Christian refugees who fled persecution inside the Moria refugee camp from applying for asylum and gaining help via the UN.
