Turkish Coast Guard rescues 26 irregular migrants pushed back by Greek forces

Turkish Coast Guard Command responded swiftly to a distress call involving irregular migrants who had been reportedly pushed back into Turkish territorial waters by Greek forces off the coast of Kuşadası district.
According to reports, Coast Guard teams deployed to the scene discovered 26 irregular migrants, including women and children, stranded on two life rafts.
"The teams rescued 26 irregular migrants, including women and children," stated officials.
Following the rescue operation, the migrants were transferred to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for further processing and assistance.
This incident underscores ongoing tensions over migrant movements between Türkiye and Greece, with frequent reports of pushbacks and rescues in the Aegean Sea region. (ILKHA)
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