Discarded Life Jackets on Island of Lesbos

Thousands of discarded life jackets, used by refugees and migrants during their journey to Europe at a rubbish dump near the town of Molyvos on Lesbos.

Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) and Greenpeace are conducting joint operations at sea to provide assistance to boats in distress off the coast of the Greek island of Lesbos, in coordination with and in support of the Greek Coast Guard.

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Unique identifier: GP0STPKZQ

Type: Image

Shoot date: 28/01/2016

Locations: Europe, Greece, Lesbos

Credit line: © Alessandro Penso / MSF / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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MSF and Greenpeace Rescues in Lesbos, Greece

Greenpeace and MSF - Lesbos, Greece, Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) and Greenpeace teams assist boats carrying Syrian refugees to safety on the shores of Lesbos, Greece.

The two organisations are conducting joint operations at sea to provide assistance to boats in distress off the coast of the Greek island of Lesbos, in coordination with and in support of the Greek Coast Guard.

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