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Asylum applications from Turkey to Europe rose by 45 percent in a year

Asylum applications from Turkey to Europe rose by 45 percent in a year

The highest share of persons who received protection status were registered in Germany, according to Eurostat.

Court in Germany lifts deportation order against two political asylum seekers from Turkey

Court in Germany lifts deportation order against two political asylum seekers from Turkey

A court in Germany previously rejected the application of the two people who received sentences on "terrorism" charges in Turkey because "they were too politically engaged."

5 April 2022 Ayça Söylemez

2021 saw increasing asylum applications from Turkey to the Netherlands

2021 saw increasing asylum applications from Turkey to the Netherlands

In 2021, 2,460 asylum applications were made from Turkey to the Netherlands. While the number increased after the coup attempt in 2016, the range of applicants has also widened over the years: Kurds, dissidents, journalists, rights advocates…

1 February 2022

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

The two applicants were sentenced to prison in Turkey for being a member of an illegal organization. A court in Germany said they would not be in danger of being arrested if they were extradited.

10 August 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Kurdish writer Meral Şimşek tortured with strip search by police in Greece

Kurdish writer Meral Şimşek tortured with strip search by police in Greece

Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair and lawyer Eren Keskin says that Greece committed a grave international crime against humanity and announced that they will apply to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

8 July 2021 Evrim Kepenek

2 Thousand 880 Citizens of Turkey Apply for EU Asylum in October

2 Thousand 880 Citizens of Turkey Apply for EU Asylum in October

In October 2018, 2 thousand 880 citizens of Turkey applied for asylum in EU countries. 17 thousand 300 citizens of Turkey are currently awaiting reply for their applications.

12 December 2018

Euronews: Grup Yorum Band Members Seek Asylum in France

Euronews: Grup Yorum Band Members Seek Asylum in France

France-based news site Euronews has reported that Grup Yorum band members, who are on the “wanted” list released by Ministry of Interior, have applied for asylum in France.

Germany Announces Figures of Public Servants From Turkey Seeking Asylum

Germany Announces Figures of Public Servants From Turkey Seeking Asylum

According to Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, since the coup attempt on July 15, 2016, 768 higher-ranking public officials and their family members from Turkey have applied for asylum to Germany. More than half of the applications have been granted.

5 December 2017

Asylum Application of Turkish Army Soldiers to Germany Accepted

Asylum Application of Turkish Army Soldiers to Germany Accepted

Asylum applications of some of the soldiers who were assigned in Germany as part of the NATO mission and were relieved of their duties following the July 15 coup attempt, have been accepted.

"A Fence Does not Protect the Border"

REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS

"A Fence Does not Protect the Border"

UNHCR spokesman Çorabatır emphasized that border security should include mechanisms that allow people to claim for asylum. In his opinion, a fence between Greece and Turkey does not solve the problem.

5 January 2011 Erhan Üstündağ