Türkiye Rescues 125 Irregular Migrants In Aegean Sea
Date
8/20/2023 3:14:16 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Türkiye has rescued 125 irregular migrants in the Aegean Sea
after they were illegally pushed back into Turkish territorial
waters by Greek authorities, the Turkish Coast Guard said on
Sunday, Azernews reports, citing Anadolu Agency.
Coast guard units noticed groups of irregular migrants in rubber
boats off the coasts of Dikili and Menderes districts of western
Izmir province and rescued them from the sea.
The migrants were taken to the provincial migration authority
for regular procedures.
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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