Turkish Coast Guard rescues 42 migrants off Aegean coast
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The Turkish Coast Guard Command rescued 42 irregular migrants, including 23 children, from a rubber boat off the coast of Ayvacık district in Çanakkale.
The migrants were found in distress and brought to safety by Coast Guard teams. Following standard procedures, they were then transferred to the Ayvacık Repatriation Center.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of irregular migration in the region. (ILKHA)
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