Previously she had EU the Turkey in the face of threats Ankara called to honor their commitments. The Turkish government have Brussels Not yet formally informed about a change in refugee policy, said the spokesman for the EU Commission. Peter Stano,
“De-escalation remains the key to effectively tackling local challenges,” said Borrell, “Human suffering and loss of life must stop,” he said.
Greece and Bulgaria react
Greece strengthened its border patrols and closed the border crossing on Friday Turkey at Kastanies/ Pazarkule. This was reported by the Greek state television (ERT). Previously, rumors of an opening of Turkish borders to refugees had been heading for Europe Hundreds of migrants gathered at this crossing near the Greek-Turkish border river Evros (Turkish: Meric).
On the relevant, about ten kilometers long border section near the western Turkish city Edirne The border does not run along the Evros as elsewhere, but over land. The section had previously been popular among migrants who illegally cross the border Greece wanted to cross.
Also Bulgaria tightened its controls on the border with Turkeyas migrant groups moved to the border, Prime Minister said Boyko Borisov on Friday. “We have data on a lot of scrum,” said Borisov,
The exiled journalist Can Dündar posted a video on Friday morning. It is said to show several refugees released from prison who are on their way to the Greek border.
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