Thirty-three migrants drown, Turkish coast guard search for 14 more

At least 33 migrants attempting to reach Greece have drowned after two boats got into difficulties off the Turkish coast.

Thirty-three migrants drown, Turkish coast guard search for 14 more
Mon, 08 Feb, 2016 - 12:39

At least 33 migrants attempting to reach Greece have drowned after two boats got into difficulties off the Turkish coast.

Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency said 22 died after a boat capsized in the Bay of Edremit, near the Greek island of Lesbos.

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CourtsMigrant deathsPlace: GreecePlace: TurkeyPlace: Bay of EdremitPlace: AegeanPlace: DikiliPlace: AthensPlace: PeramaPerson: Defence MinisterPerson: Panos KammenosEvent: Golden DawnOrganisation: Anadolu newsOrganisation: International Organisation for MigrationOrganisation: European Union
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