Syrian refugees fleeing the war are paying traffickers to smuggle into Europe. The route for some is via Bulgaria, crossing through a vast forest between it and Turkey.

But the EU’s poorest member country is ill-equipped to deal with the deluge of displaced people. Conditions are tough and the refugees don’t want to stay in Bulgaria.

Stuart Alexander Zimble is Head of Mission of MSF Bulgaria. Euronews met him in Sofia where he explains the ongoing urgency situation for Syrian refugees stranded in Bulgaria. To listen to the complete interview (English language) you can use this link: