Turkish Coast Guard rescues 98 migrants pushed back by Greece
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The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 98 migrants, including 38 children, off the coast of Aydın, İzmir, and Muğla provinces.
According to a statement, the migrants were found in rubber boats and had been pushed back by Greek authorities.
The Coast Guard successfully brought them to shore and transferred them to the care of the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for further processing.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions related to migrant movement and border management in the region. (ILKHA)
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