On the Greek border with Macedonia, 12,000 refugees continue to wait. Since the route through to the rest of Europe was closed last month, the makeshift camp at Idomeni has seen desperate efforts to cross the border repelled by tear gas and protests. But while those here wait, their frustration grows.
Frustration Builds Among Refugees Trapped at Macedonian Border
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Conditions among refugees have been described by Medecins Sans Frontiéres as "far below acceptable international standards," April 22, 2016. (J. Owens/VOA)
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Refugees in Idomeni are mostly from Syria, but also come from countries including Iraq, Kurdistan, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Some have made a home in out-of-service trains, April 23, 2016. (J. Owens/VOA)
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People wait in line for food at Idomeni camp. Conditions are harsh, but for many it the lack of information that is most frustrating, April 22, 2016. (J. Owens/VOA)
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Numbers at Idomeni peaked after the border closure at around 15,000 people. That has now dropped to 12,000, April 22, 2016. (J. Owens/VOA)