Turkish Coast Guard rescue 67 migrants after Greek pushbacks

Turkish Coast Guard units said they rescued 67 irregular migrants in northwestern Turkish province of Balikesir after Greek authorities pushed them into Turkish territorial waters.

Three rubber boats with migrants were expelled by the Greek side into the territorial waters of Türkiye in violation of international humanitarian law.

The asylum seekers were rescued off the coast of the Ayvalik district, according to the report.

After passing the relevant procedures, all illegal migrants were taken to the regional office for migration.