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EU, Turkey Reach Deal to Return Migrants

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In exchange for political, financial rewards.

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The European Union and Turkish leaders have reportedly reached a deal to halt the flow of migrants from the Eurasian country in exchange for economic and political rewards. The pact states that all illegal migrants arriving in Turkey from Greece after March 20 will be returned and, in return, the Turkish people get visa-free travel, money, and boosted progress in their EU-membership negotiations.

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