The migrants were found on rubber boats off the coast of Balıkesir and İzmir provinces.

Turkey has a history of being a country for migrants and refugees due to its location.

Recent events have made Turkey a popular destination for those seeking refuge from conflict, poverty, and disasters.

Currently, Turkey hosts over 4 million refugees and asylum-seekers, including more than 3.7 million Syrians and over 330,000 asylum-seekers of other nationalities.

In 2022, the Turkish coast guard intercepted 285,027 irregular migrants, a significant increase from the 162,000 in 2021. (ILKHA)