Afghan refugees struggling to reach Turkey through Iran

 

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 The conflict in Afghanistan is driving large numbers to make a perilous journey to Europe for safety and shelter.

Turkey has detained a boat carrying more than 230 people in the Aegean Sea.

Officials believe the group of mainly Afghans were on their way to Italy.

Many Afghans are looking for a way out amid rising violence in Afghanistan.

Turkish authorities detained about 1,500 migrants last week trying to reach the country through Iran.