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Erdoğan says no one can send refugees back as long as he is in power

Erdoğan says no one can send refugees back as long as he is in power

“If they want to return voluntarily, they will return, but we will not force them to return by threatening them with guns,” the president has said.

Opposition deputy draws 'migration map' of İstanbul

Opposition deputy draws 'migration map' of İstanbul

Number of refugees in the metropolis may be much higher than official figures, says CHP deputy Gürsel Tekin.

Refugee trans woman after acid attack: 'I'm seeking my rights'

Refugee trans woman after acid attack: 'I'm seeking my rights'

The man who attacked Asya was sentenced to 11 years in prison for wilful injury. His sentence was later reduced to six years because of "unjust provocation."

27 October 2021 Ceday Avcı

Duaa Muhammed: I hide my identity to find a house for rent

Duaa Muhammed: I hide my identity to find a house for rent

Duaa Muhammed decided to move from Antep to İstanbul for her MA studies, but she had to return to Antep as she could not find a house for rent. “Sometimes, I don’t say where I am from so that they won’t treat me badly,” she says.

5 October 2021 Ferid Demirel

Statement on refugees and migration

BY UNITY FOR DEMOCRACY

Statement on refugees and migration

The DİB has shared the steps to be taken about migration and refugees in a statement: “We call upon all democratic and socialist parties, institutions and actors to engage in a common dialogue to elaborate and implement these aims."

15 September 2021

When climate refugees knock on our door

AS THE CLIMATE AND WORLD CHANGE - 11

When climate refugees knock on our door

Climate disasters are forcing many people to leave the country and to seek asylum and protection. How ready is the national legislation of Turkey for this wave?

29 July 2021 Mehmet Mücteba Göktaş

With Syrian refugees on board, boat capsizes off the coast of Crete Island

With Syrian refugees on board, boat capsizes off the coast of Crete Island

Heading for Italy, a boat carrying around 45 Syrian refugees capsized off the coast of Greece’s Crete Island. Running out of fuel, the boat reportedly capsized due to bad weather conditions. The search and rescue efforts are still ongoing.

Syrians to Protest Against Removal of Refugees from İstanbul

Syrians to Protest Against Removal of Refugees from İstanbul

After the Governorship of İstanbul announced that the Syrians living in the city without being registered there need to return to the cities where they are registered till August 20, Syrians have decided to hold a protest demonstration on July 27.

At Least 108 Migrant-Refugee Workers Lose Their Lives in 2018

LABORERS’ HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ASSEMBLY

At Least 108 Migrant-Refugee Workers Lose Their Lives in 2018

According to a report released by the Laborers’ Health and Occupational Safety Assembly on the occasion of International Migrants Day, at least 108 migrant-refugee workers have lost their lives in occupational homicides across Turkey in 2018.

20 December 2018

Refugee Boat Capsizes: 4 People Die, 6 People Missing

Refugee Boat Capsizes: 4 People Die, 6 People Missing

A boat carrying 15 refugees has capsized off the coast of Dikili in İzmir. While two of the refugees have managed swim to the shore, three refugees have been rescued during the search and rescue operations.

12 November 2018

Syrian Women, Girls Face Problems of Shelter, Language, Employment

Syrian Women, Girls Face Problems of Shelter, Language, Employment

The UN Women has released its research entitled “Analyses of Needs of Syrian Women and Girls Under Temporary Protection in Turkey” in cooperation with the Solidarity with Refugees and Immıgrants Association.

Syrian Refugee Kept in Airport Over 1 Year Without Daylight, Fresh Air, Bed

Syrian Refugee Kept in Airport Over 1 Year Without Daylight, Fresh Air, Bed

“My only dream is to sleep with the lights off” says 27-year-old Fadi Mansour a conscientious objector in Syria and now a refugee held in the airport in Turkey over one year sleeping in a windowless room with light on 24/7 without daylight.

16 March 2016 Ayça Söylemez

President Erdoğan on Land Operation

President Erdoğan on Land Operation

Following U.S. Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Kerry stating an operation will be launched together with Turkey into ISIS territory, President Erdoğan announced that a step will be taken with coalition forces, and land forces are ready for the operation.

19 November 2015

Refugee Boat Sinks, 14 People Die

Refugee Boat Sinks, 14 People Die

The boat sailing towards Lesbos Island has sunk offshore Çanakkale, 14 people in total have lost their lives as 27 others rescued, according to initial reports.

11 November 2015

BDP PUBLISHED ITS REFUGEE REPORT

"Legal responsibility ignored"

BDP published its refugee report, based on its visit to the refugee camps in Hatay. Report says the conditions of the camp amount to isolation and warns about possible health issues.

"Police Cover Up in Okey's Death"

The Contemporary Lawyers' Association (CHD) calls for police officers, responsible for Nigerian immigrant Okey off duty and an immediate investigation by the prosecution.

13 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

hCa Condemns Refugee Death in Police Custody

After Nigerian refugee Festus Okey was killed in police custody on 20 August, the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly has condemned police violence.

31 August 2007 Tolga Korkut,Ismail Saymaz