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LESBOS: THE REFUGEE MIGRATION

  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 31: Refugees arriving to the island of Lesbos fall out of a boat as it capsizes landing in rough seas coming from Turkey on October 31, 2015 in Lesbos, Greece. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily via the Aegean Sea, over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 28: Refugees scramble over the rocks after another raft lands from Turkey. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 26: Refugees madly swim towards shore as they come to the shores of Lesbos, Greece from Turkey. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 27: A Syrian man hugs his wife who is getting medical attention suffering from hypothermia after arriving on a raft to the island of Lesbos, Greece on October 27, 2015. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily via the Aegean Sea, over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 26: Volunteers with the Greek ( Hellenic) Red Cross tend to a Syrian woman who was suffering from hypothermia after a boat that just landed. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 28: Volunteer Thor Floss from Vesteroy,Norway hugs women who are crying, completely traumatized by their boat journey from Turkey to Greece. Thor came to assist the refugees on his own, he is a retired structural engineer. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 25: An Iraqi refugee cries as he holds his daughter after arriving safely to Lesbos from Turkey. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 28: Refugees traumatized by their journey at night arrive scared but safe in Greece. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 12: A Syrian refugee rejoices after arriving on an overcrowded raft to the island of Lesbos, Greece on November 12, 2015. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily via the Aegean Sea, over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 27: A Syrian refugee jumps for joy onto a pile of life jackets after arriving on an overcrowded raft to the island of Lesbos, Greece on October 27, 2015. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily via the Aegean Sea, over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 26: Lifejackets are seen everywhere another raft lands filled with more refugees from Turkey. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 31: A Turkish smuggler is caught with jewelry stolen from refugees after he came too close to Greek shores and was detained by locals. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 31: A Turkish smuggler is caught after he came too close to Greek shores and was detained by locals who wanted to beat him and eventually handed him over to police. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 29: A boy is rescued by Greek Coast guard after a large wooden boat capsized. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 30: Israeli Doctor Essam Daod (left) gives CPR to a refugee who later died after being rescued from the open waters of the Aegean sea on the island of Lesbos, Greece on October 30, 2015. The man died despite the efforts of the lifeguards and medical personnel to revive him. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 30: The body of a man is seen covered by a blanket after being rescued from the open waters of the Aegean sea on the island of Lesbos, Greece on October 30, 2015. The man died despite the efforts of the lifeguards and medical personnel to revive him. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 30: Israeli Doctor Essam Daod ( center) cries getting comforted by Proactiva lifeguards from Spainon Lesbos, Greece on October 30, 2015. The emergency team made a huge effort trying to save the refugee who later died after being rescued from the open waters of the Aegean sea. The man died despite the efforts of the lifeguards and medical personnel to revive him. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 3: Refugees walk to a transitional camp to spend the night. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 15: A man carries his child walking barefoot up a hill to a main road after arriving by boat to Lesbos. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 25: Damascus refugees Muhammed holds his children Lawan, 10 ( left ) and Niserene, 12 with wife Samira keeping daughter Silva,14, warm as they wait for a bus to take them to a transitional camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 25: Women keep warm wrapped in emergency blankets while standing in line to change out of their wet clothes at a transitional camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 4: An Iraqi mother sits with her daughter at the Oxy transitional camp for another night sleeping in the cold. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 4: A Syrian mother comforts her child who is exhausted, unable to sleep at a crowded transitional camp on Lesbos, Greece on November 4, 2015. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Rain and cold weather create more difficulties as an Afghan father keeps his son warm wrapped in UNHCR blankets as they wait for hours to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 3: Refugees wait for hours to enter a transitional camp to get food and clothes and rest before moving on. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 27: Refugees line up to catch a bus to a transitional camp on their way to Athens. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 26: Refugees piled on top of each other sleep inside a large tent a transitional camp Lesbos, on October 30, 2015. to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 5: Refugees take over the ferry terminal turning it into a campground as they wait for days to board the ferry to Athens on Lesbos, Greece on November 5, 2015. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Cold weather create more suffering for refugees as Afghans keep warm trying to start a fire. Many refugees stand for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Cold weather create more suffering for refugees as Afghans keep warm trying to start a fire. Many refugees stand for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 30: Cold weather creates more suffering for refugees as Afghans stand for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Rain and cold weather create more suffering for refugees as Afghans stand for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Rain and cold weather create more suffering for refugees as Afghans stand for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Rain and cold weather create more suffering for refugees as an Afghan child cries for help while hundreds wait for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Rain and cold weather create more suffering for refugees as Afghans stand for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: An Afghan woman stays dry under and umbrella at her makeshift camp. Rain and cold weather create more suffering for refugees as many wait for days, trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Rain and cold weather create more difficulties for refugees as a woman is rushed to a medical facility while hundreds wait for hours to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 23: Rain and cold weather create more suffering for refugees as Afghans stand for hours trapped at the gates waiting for their turn to register at Moria camp. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 3: A Syrian refugee makes a phone call home as she holds onto her dog who is making the long journey with her. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 4 : A handicapped Syrian refugee man carries some food as the sunsets at Oxy transitional camp on Lesbos, Greece on November 4 , 2015. Dozens of rafts and boats are still making the journey daily over 590,000 people have crossed into the gateway of Europe. Nearly all of those are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 12: Lifejackets are seen everywhere taking over a garbage dump in Molyvos, Lesbos. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - NOVEMBER 11: A few unmarked graves are seen at the cemetery in Mytillini, Lesbos where a small area has been devoted to the refugees who have died. Space already has run out and the island is frustrated with the problem of where to bury dozens of bodies that are in a refrigerated container. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
  • LESBOS, GREECE - OCTOBER 25: A refugee wrapped in an emergency blanket stands on Iftalou beach on Lesbos next to a refugee shipwreck. Colder weather and rough seas continue to cause deaths at sea as thousands travel in overcrowded small rafts. According to the IOM, an estimated 100,000 people landed in Greece, an average of almost 4,500 per day in late October and November. Nearly all of those entering Greece on a boat from Turkey are from the war zones of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo by Paula Bronstein)
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