Turkish Coast Guard Command teams rescued at least 72 migrants and refugees Monday from four boats in the Aegean Sea. Acting on a tip-off, the rescue team reached out to the migrants, who were onboard inflatable boats that were forced into Turkish territorial waters by the Greek coast guard. The group of Afghans, Congolese, Guineans and Pakistanis were rescued off the coast of Foça in Izmir province. They were taken to the provincial migration office.
Turkey has been one of the main routes for migrants and refugees wanting to reach Europe, especially since Syria’s civil war started in 2011. Turkey hosts nearly 4 million Syrians, more than any other country in the world.
Source: Daily Sabah