Refugees of the Syrian Civil War
CHP leader vows to send Türkiye-born Syrian kids back to Syria
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu reiterated his party's policy to send the Syrian refugees back to their country if his party comes to power.
Human Rights Court Condemns Greece Over Sunk Migrant Boat
Members of the Afghan community of Greece protest in Athens on 7 February 2014 over the death of 12 immigrants off the island of Farmakonisi on 23 January, 2014. Photo: EPA/ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS
President Erdoğan slams West over refugee policy
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has underlined that developed nations are hosting 2.7 refugees per 1,000, while underdeveloped countries are sheltering more than twice this figure, blaming them for using the global refugee problem as advertising material.
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“Ukrainian refugees in Greece” appeal
“Let us give the Ukrainian refugees, including their children, a helping hand to a new peaceful life”
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In Turkey’s Economic Crisis, Violence Against Syrians Rises
As the economy tanks and the number of Syrian refugees remains high, tensions between them and the host community are worsening.
Greek forces pushback dozens of Syrian refugees into Turkey
Greek forces have forcibly pushed 94 Syrian refugees, 30 of whom were children trapped in an islet in the Meriç River that forms the Turkish-Greek border, for four days using violence.
Persisting problems in Syria could impede return of Syrians: Expert
While the Turkish government is working on preparations to ensure safe and voluntary return of 1 million Syrians who are under temporary protection in Turkey, an expert has warned the prevailing problems regarding security, the judiciary and the education system could make the process difficult.
Visits by Syrian during Eid holiday restricted
Turkish authorities have imposed restrictions on the visits of Syrian refugees living in Turkey to Syria during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Each year, thousands of Syrian refugees cross the border into Syria to celebrate the holiday, which marks the end of the Islamic holiday month of Ramadan, and then return to Turkey.
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More than 19,000 Syrians deported since 2016, says minister
Over 19,000 Syrians have been deported from Turkey since 2016 for violating law and order, Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu has said.
To date, Turkey has deported more than 317,000 people, Soylu said, adding that the country hosts more than 3.5 million Syrian refugees.
New regulation caps refugee population at certain level in provinces
As part of plans to keep foreign population at certain levels within local communities, officials are not allowing 16 provinces, including Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir, to admit additional refugees for settlement.