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July 20, 2020

Bodies of 59 Refugees Pulled from Turkish Lake Weeks After Shipwreck
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Turkish media is reporting rescue teams have pulled the bodies of 59
refugees from Lake Van in eastern Turkey, following a shipwreck in late
June. The boat was carrying up to 60 people - three times over its
capacity limit. At least five suspects have been detained over the
deaths. Most of the refugees were believed to be from Pakistan,
Afghanistan and Iran.


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