97 Syrian asylum seekers captured by Coast Guard Mediterranean Territorial Command team near Mersin

• Date: Oct 11 2016 Time: 11:05
• Description:
  A boat containing 97 Syrian asylum seekers (44 children, 11 women) was intercepted by the Coast Guard Mediterranean Territorial Command team near Mersin. The boat, destined for Southern Cyprus, was brought to shore and asylum seekers were allegedly brought to the local police station.