In an effort to de-escalate the tension between the residents of the island of Kos and the government on the construction of the hotspot, the island’s mayor, Giorgos Kyritsis, sent a letter to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras asking him to withdraw the police forces.

Mr. Kyritsis calls the government to withdraw the police forces guarding the military camp where a hotspot is being constructed so as to de-escalate the situation.

He also asks the government to withdraw its decision about the construction of the hotspot and discuss the proposal of Kos municipality to create instead a center of identification for migrants who would depart from the island within 24 hours.