The Turkish Coast Guard rescues 69 irregular migrants attempting to reach Europe in two separate operations, after unlawfully forced back into Turkish waters by Greek forces
Greece has pushed back nearly 42,000 asylum seekers between 2020 and 2022, according to Turkish authorities. / Photo: AA Archive
The Coast Guard Northern Aegean Group Command said it rescued 45 irregular migrants in a life raft off the coast of Ayvacik, Canakkale province, on Monday.In a separate incident on Sunday, Turkish Coast Guard Command has stated they rescued another inflatable boat which was carrying 24 irregular migrants off the coast of Izmir province.
The irregular migrants both in Canakkale and Izmir were handed over to the Provincial Immigration Directorates after necessary procedures.
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