Under the 2016 agreement, the EU offered Turkey up to 6 billion euros ($6.7 billion) in aid for the Syrian refugees it hosts, fast-tracked EU membership and other incentives to stop Europe-bound migrants. The number arriving in Greece from Turkey dropped dramatically after the deal took effect. Erdogan had also been expected to raise concerns over alleged violence by Greek authorities as they push migrants back to Turkey. Greece has deployed riot police and border guards to repel people and the border area has since seen violent confrontations. Many migrants have alleged mistreatment at the hands of Greek police, and Turkey says two migrants were killed in violence along the border.

Source: Manila Times March 10, 2020 04:41 UTC