Refugee Tensions Spiral on Greek Island of Chios

Efforts to build a new camp have been blocked by the local authority, which cites resident concern. (J. Owens for VOA)

Following the attacks, some refugees have chosen to sleep outside of the camp. (J. Owens for VOA)

Humanitarian workers have claimed the location of Souda is inappropriate, and restrictions because the of proximity to an old castle hamper efforts to improve the site. (J. Owens for VOA)

Included in the population are many families and children. (J. Owens for VOA)

Around 800 people live in Souda, which was previously a transit camp people stayed in briefly before moving on to the Greek mainland. (J. Owens for VOA)

At the water’s edge on Chios port. Fractured relations from EU down to the Greek government and the local authorities on Chios have exacerbated the issues. (J. Owens for VOA)

Fears grow in the camp as darkness descends - the previous attacks took place at night. (J. Owens for VOA)

Mohammed al Jassem’s tiny living space. In the wake of the attacks, he says he keeps his bags packed and ready to leave should any further violence arise. (J. Owens for VOA)

Mohammed al Jassem, from Damascus in Syria, arrived in Chios eight months ago. He still doesn’t know when and if he will be able to move on from the island. (J. Owens for VOA)

Workers install extra protection for the tents as part of efforts to prepare for the winter. (J. Owens for VOA)

Along the seafront at Chios, an island in which refugees are stuck in the wake of the EU-Turkey deal in March. (J. Owens for VOA)

The old walls of a castle overlooking Souda camp in Chios. Big rocks were thrown from these walls on the people below in two nights of attacks. There are claims molotov cocktails were thrown too. Those present say it is pure chance no one was killed. (J.