Deaths in Greece wildfires highlight the plight of asylum seekers

Firefighters look at a wildfire burning on Mount Parnitha in Athens [Nicolas Economou/Reuters]

Athens, Greece – The discovery of 18 bodies in the Greek wildfires – thought to be asylum seekers – has prompted new discussion around the plight of those on the move in the country.

Greek authorities found the remains of 18 people in the national forest of Dadia on Tuesday, in the northeastern Greek region of Evros where the blaze is still raging.