Türkiye Rescues 27 Irregular Migrants Pushed Back By Greece
Date
8/15/2023 7:47:23 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews) The Turkish Coast Guard on late Sunday rescued 27 irregular
migrants who were illegally pushed back into Turkish territorial
waters by Greek authorities, Azernews reports,
citing Yeni Safak.
The Afghan migrants were rescued from a rubber boat off the
Ayvacik district in the northwestern Canakkale province, according
to the Coast Guard Command.
The migrants were taken to the provincial migration
authorities.
Türkiye and global rights groups have repeatedly condemned
Greece's illegal practice of pushing back irregular migrants,
saying it violates humanitarian values and international law by
endangering the lives of vulnerable migrants, including women and
children.
Türkiye has been a key transit point for irregular migrants
seeking to cross into Europe to start new lives, especially those
fleeing war and persecution.
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