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Day two: Angelina Jolie on Lesvos

Day two: Angelina Jolie on Lesvos

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador appeared pessimistic regarding a swift solution to the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis during a visit to Lesvos on Thursday.

The US actress-director traveled to the Aegean island early on Thursday and visited the Moria refugee reception center.

During her stay on the island she also met with local officials and according to reports promised to return with her family for a vacation.

On Wednesday, Jolie met with officials and refugees in Piraeus and Athens before joining Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the Maximos Mansion in the afternoon.

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