Türkİye
467 undocumented migrants held in eastern Turkey
Afghan, Pakistani nationals among those held in Erzurum province
22.04.2018 - Update : 24.04.2018
FILE PHOTO
By Fahrettin Gok
ERZURUM, Turkey
A total of 467 undocumented migrants were held in eastern Turkey during the weekend, security sources said on Sunday.
In Erzurum province, 222 undocumented migrants were held following an intelligence tip off, said a source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media.
Most of the migrants are from Afghanistan and Pakistan, the source added.
The migrants will be taken to Askale Repatriation Center and later deported, the source added.
Another 245 migrants were held in the same province, for illegally entering Turkey through Iran.
Turkey has been a main route for refugees and asylum seekers trying to cross into Europe, especially since the beginning of the Syrian civil war.
Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.
US targets Russia's Gazprombank in new wave of sanctions
Türkiye emerges as top destination for British golfers
Deputy army chief says UK troops ready to 'fight tonight' amid rising tension in Ukraine war
US, Chinese defense chiefs join southeast Asian counterparts in Laos for ASEAN annual meeting of defense ministers
Russia says it supported G20 call to end conflict in Ukraine because it was appropriately formulated
