Greece blamed for hunger crisis in refugee camps

Aid organizations said the camps under the control of Greece were the scene of a food crisis. Athens denied the allegations.

Greece, who risked many lives by pushing back the refugees on the boat, faced a new accusation.

Approximately 6,000 asylum seekers, most of whom are children, in refugee camps in Greece cannot receive food aid due to service interruptions. 

MIGRANTS IN GREECE CAMPS ARE LEFT TO HUNGER

Humanitarian aid organizations say that while the Athens administration is implementing a "conscious" policy that causes thousands of asylum seekers not to have access to food, the hunger crisis is fueled at the refugee camps.

According to the Guardian, Martha Roussou of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said: "It is unthinkable for people to go hungry in Greece".

THEY ARE DENIED FROM THE BASIC MEANS OF LIVING

The IRC estimates that 40 percent of the camp's residents, corresponding to about 6,000 refugees, are deprived of their basic means of livelihood due to the centre-right administration's decision to cease the food supply for those no longer in the asylum procedure.

It was also mentioned that "Teachers at local elementary schools say children start school without eating or even snacking throughout the day". 

MISSING NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO BE PROVIDED FOOD REPORTED

It turned out that although 16,559 refugees are registered in camps on mainland Greece, new catering contracts have been agreed to provide food for only 10,213 people.

In an open letter addressed to Greek and EU officials, 33 organizations demanded that all camp residents regardless of their legal status should have access to food.

ATHENS: THE CLAIMS ARE NONSENSICAL 

The Greek Ministry of Migration, on the other hand, denies the allegations of hunger crisis.

Manos Logothetis, who is responsible for the refugee reception, described claims as "nonsense", and declare that those “allegations” were produced by NGOs.