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55 refugees intercepted by Turkish CG, brought to Izmir Immigration Directorate
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Date:
Dec 7 2016 Time:
20:35
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Description:
[English translation]
The 55 seafarers of foreign nationals, including women and children, who were found illegally trying to cross Greece's Chios Island, were caught by the Coast Guard on the openings of IZMIR's Cesme District.
51 were from Syria, 3 from Palestine, and 1 of Iranian nationality. The refugees were reportedly to be sent to the Izmir Immigration Directorate after the completion of their procedures.