Greece: Waiting for Asylum
Synopsis
1,200 people live in a camp in Western Greece, where they face restrictions on work and social contact while waiting for asylum decisions.
Synopsis
Fesa Azimi rides a bicycle for the first time after a year in the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos. Now living in a camp in Ioannina, Greece, she faces uncertainty as she awaits a decision on her asylum application. Fesa teaches English and fitness classes to other refugees, while the NGO Habibi Works provides workshops for skills training. Many asylum seekers, including Fesa's family, have waited nearly two years for their cases to be resolved, fearing deportation back to Turkey.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Festa, a refugee navigating life in a Greek camp.
- Find out about the workshops offered by Habibi Works.
- See the impact of waiting for asylum decisions on families.
Did You Know
- Festa lived in the Moria refugee camp for a year and a half.
- 1,200 people currently live in the camp in Ionina.
- Asylum seekers stopped receiving cash allowances six months ago.
- Festa has waited nearly two years for a decision on her asylum application.
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How long did Festa live in the camp in Moria?
Festa lived in the camp in Moria for a year and a half.
What is the name of the NGO that provides support to refugees in the factory?
The NGO is called Habibi Works.
How long have the asylum seekers been waiting for a decision from the Greek authorities?
They have waited nearly 2 years for a decision from the Greek authorities.
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