He was referring to an agreement with Greece which stipulates Turkey will take back migrants who crossed into Greece illegally and do not qualify for international protection. If Turkey were to make good?on its threat and?cease cooperating with Greece on the issue of migrants, a larger deal with the EU could also be jeopardized. "Within Greece, the sole authority responsible for the relevant judgment is the independent Greek justice system, whose decisions are binding." Meanwhile, Turkey's justice ministry made a new extradition request for the eight Turkish servicemen, according to Anadolu Agency. The extradition case has soured complicated ties between neighbors and NATO allies Greece and Turkey, which remain at odds over war-divided Cyprus and boundaries in the Aegean Sea.

Source: ABC News January 27, 2017 09:54 UTC