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46 Irregular Migrants Died in Dangerous Sea Journeys This Year

Turkish Coast Guard reports 46 migrant deaths this year as illegal crossings and smuggling attempts decline.

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The Turkish Coast Guard reported that 46 irregular migrants died during dangerous sea journeys by August 2026. [1] Authorities could not establish contact with the 10-member crew of the 'Tugberk Imamoglu'. [2] The Istanbul Valiyalty reported via TRT Haber that two Turkish cargo ships collided in the Sea of Marmara. [3] Arrests of irregular migrants dropped from 55,726 in 2024 to 20,788 in 2025. [4] Irregular migrant deaths rose from 44 in 2024 to 59 in 2025 before dropping to 46 by August 2026. [5] Irregular migration incidents fell from 2,111 in 2024 to 767 in 2025, representing a significant decline. [6] The collision occurred approximately 18 miles from the Silivri district of Istanbul. [7] The two vessels involved were the cargo ships 'Alsu' and 'Tugberk Imamoglu'. [8]
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  1. The Turkish Coast Guard reported that 46 irregular migrants died during dangerous sea journeys by August 2026. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  2. Authorities could not establish contact with the 10-member crew of the 'Tugberk Imamoglu'. · www.24chasa.bg
  3. The Istanbul Valiyalty reported via TRT Haber that two Turkish cargo ships collided in the Sea of Marmara. · www.24chasa.bg
  4. Arrests of irregular migrants dropped from 55,726 in 2024 to 20,788 in 2025. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  5. Irregular migrant deaths rose from 44 in 2024 to 59 in 2025 before dropping to 46 by August 2026. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  6. Irregular migration incidents fell from 2,111 in 2024 to 767 in 2025, representing a significant decline. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  7. The collision occurred approximately 18 miles from the Silivri district of Istanbul. · www.24chasa.bg
  8. The two vessels involved were the cargo ships 'Alsu' and 'Tugberk Imamoglu'. · www.24chasa.bg
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