GREECE. Samos. July 2020. Vathy Camp. Khalil al Khalil is a 67-year-old man from Syria. He suffers from chronic pneumonia and hypercholesterolemia. He lives in Vathy camp, Samos in a makeshift shelter with his underaged son and daughter of 8 months. Originally from Deir ez-Zor, he used to work as a taxi driver. “It is not fair for people of my age to be abandoned and live in a camp like Vathy, with no access to doctors or medication. I am afraid of COVID-19 and I am trying to take care of myself by isolating in my tent. However, I know that if COVID-19 reaches the camp only god will save us”.

He had tried several times to see a doctor in the camp but until now this has not been possible because the doctor does not have the capacity to see everyone. “We as Syrians knew that the European Union and Europeans were open and lovers of hospitality. We thought that Europe would treat us with respect and dignity. We thought it would be safe. My only wish is to live a peaceful life with my children, but for this we need the help of Europe.”