A court decision could have big implications for the EU-Turkey deal

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An appeals committee has ruled against sending the man back to Turkey, ruling it is an "unsafe country“ according to Greek media.

The move comes just months after Europe agreed a £4billion deal with President Erdogan’s country.

If it sets a precedent, it could spark a wave of similar rulings and throw the deal in to disarray.

The Syrian national, travelled to Lesvos from Turkey, and applied for asylum there.

But his appeal was rejected and he faced deportation to Turkey, where he would have likely been sent to an asylum camp.