Report: Turkish border guards killed 5 Syrian refugees

Published May 11, 2016 9:59pm ET



A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) claimed Turkish border guards have repeatedly beat Syrian refugees attempting to enter the country and are responsible for the deaths of five people this year.

The international non-governmental organization alleged guards have regularly used excessive force when dealing with asylum seekers and smugglers. In March and April, the guards killed five people and seriously injured 14 others, according to HRW.

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