By Diyar Guldogan
WASHINGTON (AA) - The Turkish Coast Guard said Tuesday that it rescued 96 irregular migrants in the Aegean Sea after Greek authorities pushed them back into Türkiye's territorial waters.
The Coast Guard said it rescued 66 irregular migrants off the coast of Karaburun district in Izmir province while 30 were rescued off Seferihisar district in Izmir.
The migrants were transported to the provincial migration department.
Türkiye and global rights groups have repeatedly condemned Greece's illegal practice of pushing back asylum seekers, saying it violates humanitarian values and international law by endangering the lives of vulnerable migrants, including women and children.