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In this October 7, 2015 file photo, a Syrian refugee couple pass time in Aksaray neighbourhood in Istanbul. The journey for thousands of migrants headed to Europe often begins at an innocuous park in the Aksaray neighborhood of Istanbul which is so central to the human trafficking business that would-be passengers and dealers refer to it simply as “smugglers square”. Turkey has become the main departure point for refugees – not only from Syria but also Iraq and Afghanistan – who view Europe as their best shot at safety and a better life. (Photo by Emrah Gurel/AP Photo)
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