00:00According to UNHCR's estimations, and this is a very rough assessment
00:05because the movement is continuous towards different sides,
00:10there are around 20,000 people at the border between Turkey and the EU
00:15along all the borderline.
00:19Today the situation is calmer in comparison with the previous days.
00:22We have been appealing for calm and an easing of attentions
00:27and we are closely monitoring the situation
00:32and we try to support as best as we can the Greek authorities
00:37and to also provide information and basic assistance to the new arrivals.
00:43Through the land border, according to information by the Greek authorities,
00:48some 250 people have been arrested for irregular crossing since Friday until yesterday.
00:58On the islands, we have had an increased number of crossings.
01:04In the last two days, we have had more than 1,200 people arriving on the Greek islands.
01:11We are in contact with the authorities to see what kind of support we can offer.
01:16Some of these people have been transferred to the reception and identification centre in Philakio.
01:22This is a reception centre under the responsibility of the Greek authorities for all new arrivals.
01:27Some other persons have been placed in detention.
01:30Some other persons have been placed in detention.
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