UNHCR is concerned about the fate of hundreds of irregular migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees, following the closure over the weekend of a makeshift camp in the Greek city of Patras. Early on Sunday morning (July 12), the Greek authorities moved in to clear the makeshift camp. During the operation 44 unaccompanied minors were found and transferred to a special reception centre in Konitsa, northern Greece. A further 20-25 registered asylum seekers were identified and moved to accommodation in Patras, while an unknown number of undocumented residents of the camp were arrested and taken to Patras police station.
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