Syrian refugees stage hunger strike outside Greek parliament

Frustrated with their living conditions, Syrian refugees in Greece are staging a protest in front of the country’s parliament. The refugees have camped out in Athens’ Syntagma Square since November 19 and recently began a hunger strike.

Among their complaints are lack of documentation, leaving Syrians vulnerable to exploitative landlords and unable to work. European Union regulations require refugees to apply for asylum in the first country they enter, preventing many Syrians from leaving Greece.