# Unrest at Kleidi migrant facility in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unrest-at-kleidi-migrant-facility-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-09-26T06:25:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A migrant hospitality facility in Kleidi, located in the Sintiki municipality of Serres, has experienced repeated unrest. On September 8, approximately 40 masked individuals rioted at the ‘Gamma’ wing, throwing stones at police and damaging perimeter fencing and two official vehicles. This incident followed three previous riots in August and early September, which had already destroyed three other wings of the facility.

By late September, the facility’s population had been reduced to approximately 200 migrants, primarily from Egypt and Bangladesh, following transfers to Pre-removal Centers for Foreigners (PROKEKA). Despite the reduced numbers, another incident occurred on September 25 when a group of about 50 migrants attempted to escape by trying to knock down the perimeter fence, leading police to use chemical agents to regain control.

In response to the recurring violence, local officials and police unions have demanded the facility’s closure. Giannis Kounios, president of the Serres Police Officers Union, has criticized the security situation, arguing that officers should not serve as “human shields” and calling for the immediate transfer of detainees to more secure locations.

## Claims

- A group of approximately 50 migrants attempted to knock down the perimeter fence of the facility on September 25 at 17:30. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Police controlled the situation using chemical agents. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The facility currently houses approximately 200 migrants, consisting of roughly equal numbers of Egyptian and Bangladeshi nationals. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Giannis Kounios, president of the Serres Police Officers Union, called for the immediate closure of the facility. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Several migrants have recently been transferred from the facility to Pre-removal Centers for Foreigners (PROKEKA). (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Kleidi migrant facility: Escape attempt by 50 migrants in Serres

Approximately 50 migrants attempted to escape a detention facility in Kleidi, Serres, on September 25. Police used chemical agents to control the situation at the site, which houses 200 migrants.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kleidi-migrant-facility-escape-attempt-by-50-migrants-in-serres

### 2026-09-09: Sintiki migrant facility experiences fourth riot in recent weeks

Approximately 40 masked migrants rioted at a facility in Sintiki, Serres, damaging fences and police vehicles. This is the fourth such incident at the site in recent weeks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sintiki-migrant-facility-experiences-fourth-riot-in-recent-weeks

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