Turkish Coast Guard rescues over 100 migrants off Izmir coast
The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 105 irregular migrants, including 27 children, off the coast of Dikili, Seferihisar, Urla, and Karaburun districts in Izmir.
Acting on reports of migrants strabded on rubber boats, Coast Guard teams deployed to the designated areas. They successfully brought all 105 migrants ashore using private boats and the rubber boats they intercepted.
Following standard procedures, the migrants were transferred to the Izmir Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. (ILKHA)
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