Shock as desperate migrants try to hang themselves in public after being told they cannot leave Greece

Pair made nooses from lengths of purple fabric hung from a tree

The pair made nooses from lengths of purple fabric hung from a tree - but thankfully passers-by prevented them from dying and called ambulances

SHOCKING images have emerged of two desperate migrants trying to hang themselves in the middle of a public square in Athens. The pair made nooses from lengths of purple fabric hung from a tree - but thankfully passers-by prevented them from dying and called ambulances.

The men, both of whom are believed to be of Pakistani origin, attempted to take their own lives after border closures throughout Europe meant they were stranded in Greece

The men, both of whom are believed to be of Pakistani origin, attempted to take their own lives after border closures throughout Europe meant they were stranded in Greece. The shocking incident left one of the two Pakistani men unconscious.

The shocking incident left one of the two Pakistani men unconscious

Both were rushed to hospital, where they were later described as being in a “good” condition.
Greek officials estimate there are currently 20,000 migrants stranded in the country after neighbouring Macedonia closed its border.

 Macedonia had been the main point of exit for the thousands of predominantly Syrians, Iraqis and Afghans hoping to travel to Britain, Germany and Scandinavia.


Macedonia has agreed to allow only 200 migrants to pass through its country a day in order to ensure its transport systems and infrastructure aren’t overwhelmed. But with predictions of more than a million new arrivals in Greece expected this year alone, a massive refugee backlog is building up, leaving Greece overwhelmed and asylum seekers desperate.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned that his country will block future EU agreements if other member states refused to share the burden of refugees.

“Will not accept turning the country into a permanent warehouse of souls with Europe continuing to function as if nothing is happening,” he added.