Erdogan says Turkey is opening border gate with Syria for return of migrants

Turkish President warns Turkey will not allow new terrorist elements to emerge on its borders.

ANKARA - Turkey is opening its Yayladagi border gate with Syria to manage the safe and voluntary return of the millions of Syrian migrants it hosts, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, adding Ankara was ready to support the country's rebuilding in any way it can.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan added that Turkey would not allow new terrorist elements to emerge on its borders.