Over 1,000 migrants have reached a tiny Greek island in recent months
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from InfoMigrants2 months ago
Authorities on the island, which has a population of 70 people, say they are overwhelmed.
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1,186 Egyptians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis have arrived in vessels that landed 'in the vicinity' of the micro-island in the past three months.
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'The absence of a center obviously poses great challenges for the island,' said Stella Nanou, a spokesperson for the UNHCR in Greece.
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'This is a big burden for us. We're a small island, we haven't got supplies or shops. Food is a big problem. Our finances are limited,' said Gavdos Mayor Lilian Stefanaki.
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