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Amnesty says Turkey illegally sending Syrians back to war zone

Amnesty International says Turkey has illegally returned thousands of Syrians to their war-torn homeland in recent months.

Ankara: Turkey has illegally returned thousands of Syrians to their war-torn homeland in recent months, highlighting the dangers for migrants sent back from Europe under a deal due to come into effect next week, Amnesty International said on Friday.

Turkey agreed with the EU this month to take back all migrants and refugees who cross illegally to Greece in exchange for financial aid, faster visa-free travel for Turks and slightly accelerated EU membership talks.

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