Greece extends border wall to deter Afghans trying to reach Europe
by Harry Taylor and agency from on (#5NKH1)
Surveillance system also installed at fence bordering Turkey as Greek ministers vow to turn back refugees
Greece said it has completed a 25-mile (40km) wall on its border with Turkey and installed a surveillance system to prevent possible asylum seekers from trying to reach Europe after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
The Taliban's sweeping advance last week has sparked fears that Europe could face a migration crisis similar to that in 2015, with people fleeing persecution or further conflict.
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