The Turkish Coast Guard announced the detention of 38 Afghan migrants, including 20 children, on a plastic boat off the coast of Ayvacık in Çanakkale province. The migrants were attempting to illegally cross from Turkey to Greece through the Aegean Sea when they were detected on July 26.
After completing legal procedures, all detainees were transferred to a migrant detention center in Çanakkale. Reports indicate that the group was traveling in hazardous conditions aboard an overcrowded plastic boat.
Turkey has intensified its patrols in recent months to curb illegal crossings, as more migrants attempt to reach Europe, particularly in the wake of recent turmoil and instability in Afghanistan.
The Coast Guard also revealed that since 2020, it has stopped over 190,000 illegal sea crossing attempts along Turkey’s western coastline.
Human rights organizations warn that while such operations prevent dangerous journeys, broader solutions are needed to address the root causes driving migrants into perilous waters. Observers stress that international cooperation, stronger asylum systems, and regional stability are essential to reducing the desperate attempts of thousands seeking safety and a better future.
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