The Turkish Coast Guard has rescued over 270 irregular migrants those illegally pushed back by Greece in Türkiye's territorial water as international human rights groups condemned the unlawful practice of Greek authorities.
Türkiye and global rights groups have repeatedly condemned Greece’s illegal practice of pushing back irregular migrants. / Photo: AA
The Turkish Coast Guard Command said in a statement posted on its website that it rescued 140 irregular migrants in the Aegean Sea after their boats were pushed back by Greek authorities in the jurisdictions of Bodrum and Dalaman districts and safely transported them to the coastal city of Mugla.
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