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EU begins ferrying migrants back to Turkey

音声ダウンロード

A controversial European Union plan to stem the flow of refugees began April 4 with the deportation of more than 200 people from Greek islands to Turkey, despite concerns over human rights and criticism that Europe was turning its back on refugees.

In all, 202 people from 11 nations — 191 men and 11 women — were sent back. They included 130 Pakistanis and 42 Afghans.

Human rights groups expressed deep concern over the operation.

Under the deal, refugees will be sent back to Turkey unless they qualify for asylum. (AP)

ギリシャ、不法移民のトルコ送還始める

EU（欧州連合）とトルコの合意に基づき、4月4日、ギリシャからトルコに向けて移民・難民の送還が始まり、11ヵ国から200人以上の人々が送り返された。

The Japan Times ST: April 15, 2016