Sea Interceptions of Irregular Migrants Drop Sharply in Turkey During First Eight Months of 2026

Turkey's Coast Guard Command reports a 53% decline in intercepted irregular migrants at sea compared to the previous year, reflecting shifting migration patterns and enforcement efforts.

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Irregular migration by sea drops sharply in Türkiye in 2026

The number of irregular migrants intercepted at sea in Türkiye fell 53% in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to Coast Guard Command...

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Sea Interceptions of Irregular Migrants Drop Sharply in Turkey During First Eight Months of 2026

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