Greece plans to build sea barrier off Lesbos to deter migrants
by Helena Smith in Athens from World news | The Guardian on (#4YNE1)
Defence ministry says floating barrier will stop migrants crossing from Turkey
The Greek government has been criticised after announcing it will build a floating barrier to deter thousands of people from making often perilous sea journeys from Turkey to Aegean islands on Europe's periphery.
The centre-right administration unveiled the measure on Thursday, following its pledge to take a tougher stance on undocumented migrants accessing the country.
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