Greece: Lesbos refugees rescue

Last updated: 20/01/2016

A Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) and Greenpeace rescue team responded to a sinking rigid inflatable boat carrying 45 Afghan refugees crossing from Turkey to the north shore of Lesbos, Greece.

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Greece: Lesbos refugees rescue

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