EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say
by FOX News
FOX News— European Union auditors said on Wednesday that they are unable to establish whether some of the billions of euros the bloc has given to Turkey to help it cope with Syrian refugees is actually having any impact. Under a deal concluded between EU leaders and Turkey in 2016, the bloc committed to provide at least $6.4 billion to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria. Turkey in turn committed to stop migrants leaving its territory for Europe. 16 DEAD, INCLUDING 4 CHILDREN,...
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