After six-month lull, Greek islanders fear new refugee wave
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By Catherine Boitard (AFP) 5 hours ago in World
A little let-down after missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize this week, the Greek islanders of Lesbos who helped rescue refugees worry that the boats will resume after a six-month lull.
"I worry that it will begin again, all these people waiting across (in Turkey), chased by bombs still falling in Syria," says Thanassis Marmarinos, a 63-year-old fisherman.
Marmarinos is one of three residents of the coastal village of Skala Sykamias -- population 150 -- nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize this week.
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