Syria refugees prefer Libya sea-crossing to dangerous Greece
Mahmoud is a 21-year old Syrian refugee, from Daraa. He was among 11 other Syrians rescued by the Ocean Viking vessel (Photo: Nikolaj Nielsen)
Augusta, Sicily, Today, 07:11
Syrian refugees are opting to flee to Europe through Libya and then the Mediterranean sea-crossings, rather than risk entering Greece.
Three young Syrians, onboard the Ocean Viking rescue vessel, told EUobserver last week that Greece and Turkey have become too dangerous and too expensive as viable options.
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