EU: Turkey Must Move Refugees Away From The Greek Border

Published March 9th, 2020 - 11:58 GMT
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 9, 2020. JOHN THYS / AFP
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 9, 2020. JOHN THYS / AFP
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Finding a solution to this situation will require relieving the pressure that is put on the border

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of talks with President Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey must move refugees and migrants away from the Greek border.

“Finding a solution to this situation will require relieving the pressure that is put on the border,” von der Leyen told a news conference on Monday.

She said ensuring the right to asylum, support for both Turkey and Greece, as well as moving people — especially minors — stranded on the Greek islands to mainland Europe were immediately needed too.

This article has been adapted from its original source.

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