Greece extends border wall to deter Afghans trying to reach Europe

Surveillance system also installed at fence bordering Turkey as Greek ministers vow to turn back refugees

Greece said it has completed a 25-mile (40km) wall on its border with Turkey and installed a new surveillance system to prevent possible asylum seekers from trying to reach Europe after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.

The Taliban’s sweeping advance last week has sparked fears that Europe could face a migrant crisis similar to that in 2015, with people fleeing persecution or further conflict.

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