In pictures: migrant crisis at Greece's doorstep

Thousands of people hoping to enter the EU have gathered near the country's border with Turkey

By AP

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A child lies on a sack with belongings as migrants rest on their way to Greece in Edirne, Turkey, on March 1

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A migrant woman uses crutches while walking to Greece near Doyran, Turkey, on March 1

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A migrant runs during clashes with Greek police in Edirne, Turkey, on March 2

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Migrants try to cut the fence in Edirne, Turkey, on March 2

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Migrants run to avoid tear gas thrown by Greek police during clashes in Edirne, at the Turkish-Greek border, on March 2

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A child cries as migrants arrive on the Greek island of Lesbos after crossing on a dinghy the Aegean sea from Turkey on March 2

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Migrants arrive at the village of Skala Sikaminias, on the Greek island of Lesbos, after crossing on a dinghy the Aegean sea from Turkey on March 2