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Fall of Syrian regime opens door for refugees' safe return, says Turkish VP

Fall of Syrian regime opens door for refugees' safe return, says Turkish VP

“With the experiences and skills they have gained, they will serve as a strong bridge and a positive link between our country and Syria,” said Devdet Yılmaz.

9 December 2024

In photos: Syrians across Turkey celebrate fall of Baath regime

In photos: Syrians across Turkey celebrate fall of Baath regime

Syrian refugees across Turkey gathered in city squares to celebrate the end of the Baath rule in Syria. Waving both Free Syrian Army and Turkish flags, crowds marked the historic moment with jubilant demonstrations.

9 December 2024

Fire in Mersin refugee workers' home kills two

Fire in Mersin refugee workers' home kills two

A fire broke out in a semi-wooden house where six Syrian refugee workers stay.

28 October 2024

Syrian teen killed in İstanbul park shooting, five detained

Syrian teen killed in İstanbul park shooting, five detained

The family’s lawyer says they suspect the attack may have been racially motivated but warned against drawing early conclusions.

26 September 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Thousands of Syrians forced to leave Kayseri following anti-refugee violence

Thousands of Syrians forced to leave Kayseri following anti-refugee violence

An alleged incident of child abuse had led to violent attacks targeting the city’s refugee community in late June.

Hindrance of HIV+ refugee’s treatment brought to parliamentary agenda

Hindrance of HIV+ refugee’s treatment brought to parliamentary agenda

Ahmed Aabo hasn’t been able to access HIV medication since his temporary protection status was deactivated. MP Bayhan argues that his situation “exemplifies the broader systemic issues.”

HIV positive Syrian refugee ‘left for dead’ in İstanbul removal center

HIV positive Syrian refugee ‘left for dead’ in İstanbul removal center

Ahmed Aaabo’s treatment has been disrupted by bureaucratic hurdles after his temporary protection status was removed, says his lawyer.

16 July 2024 Evrim Kepenek

More than 1,000 individuals detained across Turkey over anti-refugee violence

More than 1,000 individuals detained across Turkey over anti-refugee violence

Violent attacks on refugees in Kayseri following an alleged child abuse incident spread to other regions.

15-year-old Syrian child fatally stabbed in Antalya amid anti-refugee violence

15-year-old Syrian child fatally stabbed in Antalya amid anti-refugee violence

Three suspects, all minors themselves, have been arrested following the incident.

Detentions in Kayseri rise to 484 following anti-refugee violence

Detentions in Kayseri rise to 484 following anti-refugee violence

The interior minister has once again urged for prudence against xenophobia.

Violent protests target refugee community in Turkey’s Kayseri after alleged sexual assault on minor

Violent protests target refugee community in Turkey’s Kayseri after alleged sexual assault on minor

Dozens of individuals have been taken into custody following the incidents. The events triggered counter-protests in the Turkish-controlled parts of northern Syria.

1 July 2024 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Syrian refugee missing for 100 days after release from prison

Syrian refugee missing for 100 days after release from prison

Following Veli’s disappearance, unidentified callers using a Turkish phone number contacted his family, claiming that Veli would be released in exchange for his father. Shortly after, the same number sent Veli’s family images of him being tortured.

SOHR: 'Turkey continues to forcibly deport Syrian refugees'

SOHR: 'Turkey continues to forcibly deport Syrian refugees'

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors human rights violations in conflict zones in Syria, reports that Syrian refugees holding "temporary protection identity" in Turkey are being forcibly deported to areas controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria.

27 February 2024

'Where is Syrian human rights advocate Ahmed Katie'

'Where is Syrian human rights advocate Ahmed Katie'

The Refugee Rights Platform has called for an 'urgent' investigation into Ahmed Katie's situation, urging information to be provided to his family and the public about his whereabouts in a press meeting held in MAZLUMDER İstanbul branch.

6 December 2023

Syrian human rights activist Ahmed Katie reportedly detained in Turkey

Syrian human rights activist Ahmed Katie reportedly detained in Turkey

Katie's detention was confirmed by another human rights activist, though the background and reasons for the detention remain undisclosed.

30 November 2023

Güzelbahçe case regarding the murdering of three Syrian workers posponed

Güzelbahçe case regarding the murdering of three Syrian workers posponed

The fourth hearing of the trial regarding the killing of three Syrian workers in İzmir, which took place yesterday was adjourned to January 10, 2024, due to the prosecutor's inability to prepare the indictment.

9 November 2023

Refugee Rights Platform warns about increasing rights violations and xenophobia

Refugee Rights Platform warns about increasing rights violations and xenophobia

Speaking at a press conference organized by the Refugee Rights Platform, Lawyer Gülden Sönmez stated, "Even refugees who have not committed any crimes are held in deportation centers for 3 months. They are forced to sign the voluntary return text under duress."

19 September 2023

Child abuse incident leads to anti-refugee protests in Urfa

Child abuse incident leads to anti-refugee protests in Urfa

After a Syrian man was arrested for abusing a child in Urfa, local residents took to the streets and vandalized shops owned by refugees.

Never-ending migration story of Duaa from Golan to Antep

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Never-ending migration story of Duaa from Golan to Antep

"My family initially migrated from the Golan Heights to Damascus due to the Six-Day War and were repeatedly forced to migrate within Syria, to Jordan, then back to Syria..." says Duaa Muhammad, a 29-year-old born in Damascus. In Turkey since 2014, the family had to move from Hatay to Antep this time, following the devastating earthquakes six months ago.

11 August 2023 Nedim Türfent

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

While the formal reason for detentions and deportations is usually expired papers, the underlying reason is a shift in Turkey's policies towards Syria, says the group.

Turkey reports nearly 5 million migrants across the country

Turkey reports nearly 5 million migrants across the country

The Ministry of Interior has closed 1,169 neighborhoods across the country to foreign registrations, citing an increased foreign population in these areas

Turkey can't send all refugees back due to labor force needs, says foreign minister

Turkey can't send all refugees back due to labor force needs, says foreign minister

The minister stepped into the debate as refugees once again became a pressing issue ahead of the presidential runoff to take place on May 28.

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

The opposition's candidate said the Mediterranean countries, the EU and the UN should cooperate to address the issue.

HRW accuses Turkey of shooting at refugees on Syria border

HRW accuses Turkey of shooting at refugees on Syria border

The group says it obtained nonexhaustive data from an organization monitoring hostilities in Syria that documented 277 individual incidents between October 2015 and April 2023.

About 60,000 refugees returned to Syria after Turkey quakes, says minister

About 60,000 refugees returned to Syria after Turkey quakes, says minister

The defense minister refuted the allegations that there was a new refugee influx from syria to Turkey after the February earthquakes.

Parliamentary question about alleged torture, killing of refugees by border guards

Parliamentary question about alleged torture, killing of refugees by border guards

Eight people were caught trying to cross into Turkey. They were allegedly tortured by border guards and two of them were killed.

Three officers investigated over 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

Three officers investigated over 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

Two people from Syria were killed and two others were seriously injured after being tortured and forced to drink diesel after they were captured trying to cross into Turkey. Three soldiers were briefly arrested.

20 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

'Sorry, we thought you were thieves': Refugee recounts attack during quake rescue efforts

'Sorry, we thought you were thieves': Refugee recounts attack during quake rescue efforts

A group of refugees from Syria were accused of thievery and attacked by locals and relief officers in Hatay city.

22 February 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Father of three sent back to Syria for buying 5 packages of smuggled cigarettes

Father of three sent back to Syria for buying 5 packages of smuggled cigarettes

The Interior Ministry of Türkiye sent back over 500 thousand Syrians in the last eight months, making them sign a return document, involuntarily in many cases.

3 February 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Three refugee children killed in house fire in southeastern Türkiye

Three refugee children killed in house fire in southeastern Türkiye

The children from Syria are believed to have died of smoke inhalation.

23 January 2023

Defense ministers of Türkiye, Syria, Russia meet in Moscow

Defense ministers of Türkiye, Syria, Russia meet in Moscow

The highest-level meeting between Türkiye and Syria in over a decade comes amid Ankara's efforts to normalize relations with Damascus and launch a new ground offensive into the Kurdish-controlled regions in northern Syria.

29 December 2022

What refugees from Syria in Antep say about rising anti-refugee sentiments

What refugees from Syria in Antep say about rising anti-refugee sentiments

Refugees in the city that hosts over 460,000 people from Syria describe growing economic struggles compounded by a lack of workers’ rights and routine discrimination.

21 November 2022 İnanç Yıldız

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