101 irregular migrants rescued off Türkiye's western coast
Turkish Coast Guard units rescued 101 irregular migrants who were stranded in Turkish territorial waters after being pushed back by the Greek authorities.
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)