'Second hell': migrants reject new Lesbos camp

Authorities may have established a temporary camp on the Greek island of Lesbos but Afghan migrant Mustafa, who's been sleeping outside since flames swept through the Moria camp, would rather stay where he is.

"I think there is no good, second hell, second Moria. My idea is better here, because there is like a prison and people can't go out from there and I think here is better."

It's a view echoed on the island's streets, which are now lined with tents and shelters made from branches, bamboo sticks and plastic tarpaulins.

Before Wednesday's (September 9) devastating fire, thousands were living in squalor at Europe's largest refugee center - home to over 12,000 people, more than four times its capacity.

On Friday (September 11), the first migrants entered a temporary camp made of hundreds of canvas tents inside a military base and EU and Greek government officials say a new modern facility will be built to replace Moria.

Authorities have also refused to allow any mass transfers to the mainland since the fire broke out prompting thousands to protest.

Their demand: to be allowed to leave the island and continue their journey to other European countries.