21 irregular migrants rescued off Ayvacık coast
The Turkish Coast Guard Command successfully rescued 21 irregular migrants, including 7 children, from a rubber boat that encountered engine failure off the coast of Ayvacık district.
The rescue operation was carried out after receiving reports of the drifting boat. Upon arrival, the coast guard teams provided immediate assistance to the migrants and transported them safely to the Ayvacık Repatriation Center for further processing.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Turkish authorities in managing irregular migration flows in the region. (ILKHA)