Controversial Migrant Deportations Begin in Europe

The first boats carrying migrants from the Greek island of Lesbos have arrived in port at the Turkish town of Dikili.  The deportations from Lesbos Monday mark the activation of a controversial plan to stem illegal migration into Europe; a plan criticized by human rights groups. Turkey is readying itself for the return of hundreds of migrants under the agreement with the European Union. Thousands of migrants are being held on Lesbos. Turkish officials say they expect up to...

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