Locals in Lesbos oppose Moria camp reconstruction

Demonstrators from neighbouring vills blocked a ro leing to fire-ravd Moria refugee camp on Greek island of Lesbos Thursday.

Those joining roblock are opposed to reconstruction of camp which was severely damd by blaze on Wednesday night.

That blaze h left about 3,500 of more than 12,500 people living in and around Moria homeless, and authorities flew in tents and were providing a ferry and two navy ships as emergency temporary housing. .

Officials said original fire was started by camp residents angered by lockdown measures and isolation orders imposed after 35 people tested positive for COVID-19.