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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.
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