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HRW: Türkiye pushes back refugees from Afghanistan

HRW: Türkiye pushes back refugees from Afghanistan

"Türkiye has stepped up pushbacks and deportations to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover there in August 2021," reported Human Rights Watch.

18 November 2022

Türkiye has deported over 97,000 refugees so far this year, says ministry

Türkiye has deported over 97,000 refugees so far this year, says ministry

More than 55,000 refugees have been sent back to Afghanistan, and the security forces have prevented the entry of over 240,000 refugees, according to the ministry data.

31 October 2022

‘Afghans in İzmir forced to sign “voluntary return papers”’

‘Afghans in İzmir forced to sign “voluntary return papers”’

The Human Rights Association has announced that the Afghan refugees are subjected to torture and pressure in the Harmandalı Removal Center: Three refugees attempted to commit suicide and one died.

Over 100 refugees from Afghanistan detained near Turkey's border with Iran

Over 100 refugees from Afghanistan detained near Turkey's border with Iran

Two people have been remanded in custody, according to the governor's office.

Two refugees from Afghanistan freeze to death on Turkey-Iran border

Two refugees from Afghanistan freeze to death on Turkey-Iran border

In the last two months, at least eight refugees were frozen to death in the border areas.

17 January 2022

HRW: Turkey pushes back Afghan refugees to Iran

HRW: Turkey pushes back Afghan refugees to Iran

HRW has interviewed several refugees from Afghanistan to document the violations they suffered.

15 October 2021

Taliban, Turkey's foreign minister hold official talks in Ankara

Taliban, Turkey's foreign minister hold official talks in Ankara

The Taliban officials have pledged to provide the utmost support to return of the refugees, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

14 October 2021

'Deportation of 39 refugees from Afghanistan should be immediately stopped'

DİYARBAKIR BAR ASSOCIATION

'Deportation of 39 refugees from Afghanistan should be immediately stopped'

Thirty-nine people, including 15 children, who were deported and re-entered the country, face deportation again. Diyarbakır Bar says some of them have marks of torture on their bodies.

30 September 2021

Operation against refugees in Van

Operation against refugees in Van

299 refugees were detained in Turkey’s eastern province of Van in a week. An investigation has been launched against 15 suspects for “human smuggling”. According to the UN, 515 thousand people may migrate from Afghanistan by the end of this year.

13 September 2021

Turkey won't accept EU's 'pay to keep refugees away' approach, says foreign minister

AFGHANISTAN CRISIS

Turkey won't accept EU's 'pay to keep refugees away' approach, says foreign minister

The refugee deal between Ankara and Brussels should be updated to include the return of the refugees to their countries, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

2 September 2021

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

EU member states have opened their doors to only a small portion of the people who had served them in Afghanistan, President Erdoğan has said.

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

MIGRATION FROM AFGHANISTAN

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

"No official request has been conveyed to us from any country up until today. Should there be such a request, we would not accept it anyway," the ministry has said.

Erdoğan: Turkey hosts 300,000 'registered and unregistered' Afghan refugees

Erdoğan: Turkey hosts 300,000 'registered and unregistered' Afghan refugees

Turkey has had talks with the US and the Taliban about the group's takeover of the country, the president has said.

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Two weeks ago, the president had said Turkey wold continue to take more refugees "as we are managing its financing well."

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

No matter who rules the country, Turkey should stand with Afghanistan as a "requirement of brotherhood," the president has said.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

While the opposition accuses the government of putting the country's military personnel in danger, MHP's Bahçeli has said it is a must to prevent irregular migration from Afghanistan.

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

A few days ago, the president said reports on Afghan refugees crossing into the country were "exaggerated."

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

The president has denied that there has been a flow of refugees from Afghanistan to Turkey.

Number of Afghan refugees crossing into Turkey decreased by half, says governor of Van

Number of Afghan refugees crossing into Turkey decreased by half, says governor of Van

The abandoned buildings where Afghan refugees stayed have been demolished, the governor's office has said.

Dead body of an Afghan refugee found in Van

Dead body of an Afghan refugee found in Van

A citizen grazing cattle in the area found the dead body of the unidentified refugee from Afghanistan in the evening hours. The body has been taken to the Van Regional Training and Research Hospital for autopsy.

Lacking prospects for the future of displaced Afghans in Turkey

Lacking prospects for the future of displaced Afghans in Turkey

Turkey's legal framework, which should guarantee minimum protection for refugees from Afghanistan, is rarely put into practice. Instead, they have to rely on the support of non-governmental organizations.

5 August 2021 Betania Bardeleben Reyna

Belgium, US suggest Turkey can host Afghan refugees, Ankara says it's 'unacceptable'

Belgium, US suggest Turkey can host Afghan refugees, Ankara says it's 'unacceptable'

Belgium's foreign minister has said the EU-Turkey deal on Syrian refugees should be expanded to Afghans shortly after the US suggested its partners in Afghanistan apply to Turkey for asylum.

HDP Co-Chair Sancar: Migration is a product of war policies

HDP Co-Chair Sancar: Migration is a product of war policies

HDP Co-Chair Mithat Sancar has talked about the recently escalating xenophobia: “We say ‘no’ to war; peace is our path. We will never give credence to racism.”