4 - LIVING CONDITIONS IN MAINLAND CAMPS (A) Physical conditions 72% of respondents reported inadequate conditions in their accommodation including dilapidated structures, dysfunctional appliances and poor hygiene 55% reported that they had to pay for spare parts or repair works due to lack of maintenance carried out by the camp administration Lack of consistent maintenance of accommodation facilities is an issue across all mainland refugee camps run by the RIS¹²³. As highlighted by the Greek Ombudsperson, contracts drawn up by the MoMA do not include fixed costs for the purchasing of spare parts and maintenance¹²⁴. This has led to reduced actual capacity in camps, compared to nominal capacity, as many containers are in a state of disrepair which renders them unlivable. As evidenced in testimonies, even where accommodations are deemed decent enough to be provided to asylum seekers, conditions are frequently undignified, due to extreme dilapidation and missing parts. In order to secure an adequate standard of living as provided for in the law, residents are burdened with undertaking repair works themselves or paying for this service. Most interviewees in camps were provided accommodation in one or two-room prefabricated containers, while respondents living in Corinth and Oinofyta resided in rub hall tents (Corinth) and rooms within an abandoned factory building (Oinofyta), both of which have been deemed as unsuitable for long-term living¹²⁵. In 72% of interviews across all nine camps, conditions were reported to be inadequate, due to dysfunctional appliances and poor hygiene conditions. Dysfunctional air conditioning, broken showers and lighting, bed bug and cockroach infestations, and extensive mould (see image on page 27) were the most frequently reported problems. Large holes in ceilings and floors were also reported (see image on page 28), leading to flooding Photos: Communal cooking area in Corinth camp; back of accommodation rub halls in Corinth camp. Images shared by interview respondent. Date: June 2024. 25