ISTANBUL, March 1 -- Over 80,000 illegal migrants have so far crossed into Europe from Turkey's northwestern borders, Fahrettin Altun, communication director of the Turkish presidency, said in a statement on Sunday.
"This number may increase in the coming days," Altun added, noting that "humanitarian suffering, uNPRecedented displacement and migration challenge in Syria" is not only Turkey's problem, but that of the region, Europe, and the entire world.
Altun also noted that Turkey is open to "serious and robust" cooperation, and it will do its part, but other countries must do their part as well on the issue.
Meanwhile, thousands of refugees, including Syrians, Iraqis, Iranians, and Pakistanis, seeking better living conditions, have been forcing Turkey's northwestern province of Edirne to cross into Europe.
After Turkey announced on Thursday that it would no longer stop the migrants from going to Europe, refugees have gathered near the Pazarkule border gate.
Refugees have mostly started to cross the border to the Greek side via the Evros River in either fishing boats or inflatable boats over the last two days, according to local journalists.
"Turkish villagers, those with fishing boats, have been carrying refugees to the other side of the river," Yasin Akgul, a photojournalist, told Xinhua.
The price of this journey for one person varies between 35 and 70 U.S. dollars, Akgul said, noting that no fee is required for children.
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