Greece pushes back 59 irregular migrants in Turkish territorial waters

Coast guard teams rescue migrants off Canakkale in western Turkey

10:08 - 25/08/2021 Wednesday

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The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 59 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece into Turkish territorial waters on Tuesday.

Coast guard teams spotted irregular migrants struggling on rubber boats off the coast of Ayvacik in Canakkale province in western Turkey.

Authorities rescued the group from two boats and they were then referred to the local migration office.

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