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Women's Platform for Equality discusses situation in Afghanistan

Women's Platform for Equality discusses situation in Afghanistan

Women from Afghanistan also attended an online meeting held by the platform. One of them said the Taliban threatened them, saying, "The foreign forces will leave within 20 days and then you will get what you deserve."

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.

Women leave purple wreath in front of Consulate of Afghanistan

Women leave purple wreath in front of Consulate of Afghanistan

"We want to tell every woman, especially those in Afghanistan," said the protesters.

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.

Turkey evacuates more people from Afghanistan

Turkey evacuates more people from Afghanistan

More than 350 people arrived in İstanbul yesterday and another plane carrying 229 people took off from Kabul.

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

A new wave of immigration would be inevitable if Afghanistan and Iran do not take necessary measures, President Erdoğan has stressed.

Taliban says it seeks good relations, economic cooperation with Turkey

Taliban says it seeks good relations, economic cooperation with Turkey

"Turkey is both a respectable and powerful country in the world and has a very special place for the Islamic ummah," a spokesperson of the Taliban has told a newspaper in Turkey.

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.

Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

The lives of 24 artists who have been working for human rights are in danger, say the organizers of the campaign.

18 August 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

The citizens who contact Turkey's diplomatic missions will be brought to Turkey according to the order of their applications.

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Ankara is in dialogue with all parties in Afghanistan and wants to support the country's development, Minister Çavuşoğlu 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.

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

The flag carrier had sent one last plane to Kabul for citizens of Turkey who wanted to leave the country.

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.

US 'grateful' that Turkey wants to run Kabul airport, says State Department

US 'grateful' that Turkey wants to run Kabul airport, says State Department

Washington and Ankara have been discussing a plan for Turkey to continue running the Kabul airport after the US leaves Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: As Taliban advances, Turkey's role after US withdrawal still unclear

Afghanistan: As Taliban advances, Turkey's role after US withdrawal still unclear

Turkey's defense minister has visited Pakistan to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.

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.

Austria's PM says Turkey is a better place for Afghan refugees than Europe

Austria's PM says Turkey is a better place for Afghan refugees than Europe

Kurz says the 2015 refugee crisis shouldn't be repeated as Turkey faces a new refugee wave from Afghanistan.

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

The president's remarks come after the Islamist group's threats against Turkey over its plan to run and guard Kabul airport.

Turkey should 'bear consequences' if it controls Kabul airport, says Taliban

Turkey should 'bear consequences' if it controls Kabul airport, says Taliban

The plan discussed by Ankara and Washington is "ill-advised" and a violation of Afghanistan's territorial integrity, according to the Taliban spokesperson.

Defense chiefs of Turkey, US discuss Ankara's planned takeover of Kabul Airport

Defense chiefs of Turkey, US discuss Ankara's planned takeover of Kabul Airport

President Erdoğan and his US counterpart Biden agreed last month that Turkey would assume control of the airport as the US withdraws from Afghanistan.

Turkey doesn't need to send new soldiers to Afghanistan, says defense minister

Turkey doesn't need to send new soldiers to Afghanistan, says defense minister

As the US is pulling out of Afghanistan, Turkey has agreed to protect Kabul Airport.

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

Some refugees coming from Afghanistan are stuck in Diyarbakır as the smugglers to take them to İstanbul did not show up.

Afghan shepherds: 40-day journey from Afghanistan to Turkey

STORY OF 2 AFGHAN SHEPHERDS IN ANKARA

Afghan shepherds: 40-day journey from Afghanistan to Turkey

When it comes to the profession of shepherding in Turkey, they come to mind first. Every year, hundreds of them travel thousands of kilometers on foot. Here are two of them; the story of Cemal and Muhammed…

7 May 2021 Hakan Erdal

MSF: Independent Investigation for Kunduz

MSF: Independent Investigation for Kunduz

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called for a comprehensive, independent and international investigation as to the bombing of the hospital in Kunduz and killing of 10 patients, including three children, and 12 medical staff

6 October 2015 Ozan Ağbaş

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