Monday, April 21, 2008

Greek farmers clash with migrants


Fighting has erupted in Southern Greece between strawberry farmers and migrant workers striking for higher pay.


According to a Greek trades union support the migrants, about 400 were attacked by farmers and what were described as "hired thugs".


Three trade unionists were hurt and one farmer was arrested, police say.


The clashes occurred in an area hit by last year's fires, and where slave labour conditions for fruit pickers have recently been revealed.




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