More migrants arrive at Turkey-Greece border

Around 150 Syrian migrants have returned to Istanbul after authorities blocked their way to Greece in the border province of Edirne, but a similar number have arrived at the highway waiting to enter the province.

Syrians have been camping near Edirne since late Sep. 15, after their attempts to enter the city on foot was blocked by gendarmerie and police teams at three different points.

On Sept. 17, around 200 Syrians returned to Istanbul after abandoning hope of entering the city before a prospective crossing to Greece with the ultimate aim of reaching northern Europe.

Hundreds have gathered at the city's main bus terminal where they have staged a sit-in protest. 

Police teams have been offering migrants food, but the group in the bus terminal refused to take the food and baby formula, saying they would conduct a hunger strike until they are allowed to enter the city.

Two representatives of around 2,000 Syrians met with Edirne Gov. Dursun Ali ?ahin. 

Representatives of the group warned the migrants not to take the offered food, saying, "We simply want to cross into Greece."

Some of the migrants held cardboard placards saying, "We do not want any food," in Turkish and English.

Two Turkish deputies from Edirne also called on Europe to accept the migrants. Republican People's Party (CHP) Edirne deputy Erdin Bircan told the Sputnik website that the solution would be to open a route for migrants to allow them to enter Europe via Greece. 

Bircan said Edirne residents would soon have problems with migrants due to cultural differences if they stay longer. 

Justice and Development Party (AKP) Edirne Deputy ?emsettin Emir also said governments were continuing to discuss the issue. 
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