Sinking of Refugee Boat off Turkish Coast Disputed
Enab Baladi
August 20, 2015
Controversy over reports of overcrowded boat carrying sinking off the Turkish coast
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Controversy over reports of overcrowded boat carrying sinking off the Turkish coast
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