More than 200 refugees returned to Turkey

Greek authorities say the 202 migrants and refugees who had not applied for asylum in Greece and were returned to Turkey included people from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Congo.

More than 200 refugees returned to Turkey

Greek authorities say the 202 migrants and refugees who had not applied for asylum in Greece and were returned to Turkey included people from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Congo.

The Greek civil protection ministry said 136 people - 135 men and one woman - were returned from the island of Lesbos.

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