The Wire

As much as the rest of the world is aware of the refugee and asylum situation, which has burdened much of Europe in 2016, it is difficult to gain a true perspective on the reality of the situation. Borders are now closed, leaving thousands stranded and stuck. Southern sectors of Europe, such as Greece, are struggling to cope due to a lack of infrastructure. As communities work to provide aid, anxieties regarding the future of these refugees are evoking violent behaviour.