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Nine die as refugee boat sinks off Turkey’s Aegean coast
The boat carrying 13 refugees capsized off Kusadasi district as it attempted to cross to Europe.

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FILE PHOTO: Turkey's coastguard has launched many operations to intercept refugees crossing to Europe.
Nine people, including children, died after a boat carrying refugees sank off Turkey’s Aegean coast.
The boat carrying 13 migrants capsized near Kusadasi district as it attempted to cross to Europe.
Turkey's coastguard sent a rescue team, backed by a helicopter and a plane, to the site.
Four people were rescued, but nine others, including women and children, were found dead.
Turkey has been the main route for refugees trying to cross into Europe.
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