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At least 17 Afghan nationals held in eastern Turkey

They were found at abandoned building and held for illegally entering Turkey, according to security source

News Service
14:41 - 29/01/2021 Friday
Update: 14:43 - 29/01/2021 Friday
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At least 17 foreign nationals who illegally entered Turkey were held in the country’s east, according to a security source on Friday.

Gendarmerie forces in the Van province detected the Afghan nationals staying at an abandoned building in the Baskale district, said a security source who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

The Afghans included a woman, the source added.

They were referred to the provincial migration office following their health control at a state hospital.

#Afghan nationals
#illegal entrance
#Turkey
#Van province
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