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Riot at center for illegal refugees in Turkey: 100 escapees

19 November 2016 18:00 (UTC+04:00)
Riot at center for illegal refugees in Turkey: 100 escapees

By Trend

A riot occurred at the center for illegal refugees in Istanbul, as a result of which, about hundred people were able to escape, the Turkish Haber 7 newspaper reported on November 19.

Refugees set fire to bedding, and then broke down the door. Police tried to prevent the escape by firing a warning shot.

Fire brigades were sent to the scene.

Meanwhile, Istanbul police launched an operation to arrest the escapees.

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