(MENAFN- Gulf Times) At least five migrants were killed when their boat sank off the coast of southwest Turkey, while 10 migrants were rescued, Turkish authorities announced.
Turkish coastguard arrived off the coast of Didim district in Aydin province after learning that a boat was taking in water.
The statement indicated that the coastguards rescued 10 people, including a child, adding that search and rescue efforts continue in the area for the missing migrants.
The preliminary findings revealed that the migrants, who are African nationals, were brought to Didim by human traffickers before illegally sailing to the Greek islands.
The Aegean Sea has been a main route for migrants trying to reach Europe through Turkey. A deal was signed between Turkey and the European Union in March 2016 to curb illegal immigration.
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