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Protesters in Istanbul express outrage over migrant deaths

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Hundreds of people in Istanbul marched to the Greek consulate on Saturday to protest the deaths of 19 migrants near Turkey’s border with Greece. Turkish authorities said they froze to death earlier this week after being illegallypushed back across the border by Greek guards. Athens has strongly rejected the accusation. The demonstration, organised by Turkish humanitarian groups, saw about 300 protesters walk to the consulate near one of Istanbul’s main shopping streets behind a banner reading: “Close borders to racism, open to humanity.” Dozens of riot police stood by as aid workers addressed …

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