- 10 In December 2016 a mapping operation began regarding unaccompanied minors. In Samos RIC, unaccompanied minors are transferred to special accommodation facilities in mainland or specialised shelters in Samos. In Lesvos RIC, continuous efforts are made to decongest the Hotspot and relocate some third country nationals to hotels in the islands as well as some persons who reside in tents to the Family Compounds inside the Centre.