Migrant Raft Sinks Off Turkish Coast, Leaving 7 Dead and 19 Rescued
The raft collided with rocks near Cesme after reportedly being pushed back by Greek authorities, highlighting ongoing migration tensions.
- Turkish coast guard rescued 19 migrants from the sea and a nearby island.
- Seven migrants were found dead, and one remains missing after the incident.
- Survivors claimed Greek authorities pushed their raft back into Turkish waters.
- Turkey and Greece have a history of accusing each other of mishandling migrants.
- The incident underscores the dangers migrants face on Mediterranean routes.