Turkey rescues 29 asylum seekers in Aegean Sea
Coast guard vessel sent to coast of Altinova district after stranded sailing boat called for help, according authorities
By Mirac Kaya
BALIKESIR, Turkey (AA) - The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 29 asylum seekers Saturday who were stranded in the Aegean Sea.
A Coast Guard vessel in northwestern Balikesir province was sent to the coast of Altinova district when a sailing boat was stranded at sea and called for help, according to an official statement.
Turkey has been a key transit point for irregular migrants wanting to reach Europe to start new lives, especially those fleeing war and persecution.
*Writing by Erdogan Cagatay Zontur
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