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Refugees
Landlords in Turkey accused of trapping refugees into deportation scheme
An Iranian refugee claims that his landlord filed a complaint against him to get him deported after receiving six months’ rent in advance.
15 November 2024
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
Evrim Kepenek
reports
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
Organ trafficking suspicions arise in killing of refugee worker in Turkey's Zonguldak
Mohammad Nourtani was seriously injured while working in an unlicensed mine. The mine owners, who allegedly brought him to the surface while he was still alive, are accused of removing his organs and burning his body.
19 September 2024
Four Kurds involved in ‘Mahsa Amini’ protests face deportation to Iran
The four individuals fled to Turkey after facing legal action in Iran for their involvement in the protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.
13 September 2024
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.
28 August 2024
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.”
22 July 2024
Sharp increase in emigration from Turkey in 2023
Conversely, immigration to Turkey saw a 35% decrease from the previous year. Among foreign nationals, Russians topped the list for both those immigrating to and leaving Turkey.
19 July 2024
Evrim Kepenek
reports
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
Violent attacks on refugees in Kayseri following an alleged child abuse incident spread to other regions.
5 July 2024
15-year-old Syrian child fatally stabbed in Antalya amid anti-refugee violence
Three suspects, all minors themselves, have been arrested following the incident.
4 July 2024
Detentions in Kayseri rise to 484 following anti-refugee violence
The interior minister has once again urged for prudence against xenophobia.
2 July 2024
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
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.
20 June 2024
Waseem Ahmad Siddiqui
interview
A conversation on permanent temporality and decolonization
What separates me from so many leftist friends in Europe is that they do not recognize the right of Palestinians to resist.
10 June 2024
Waseem Ahmad Siddiqui
Study finds excessive adolescent birth rates in Urfa amid lack of birth control
The city's refugee-populated areas saw a higher increase in adolescent birth rates. Access to birth control at primary healthcare facilities has been severely limited in Turkey since 2020.
28 May 2024
Allegations of sexual assault, drug addiction at Balıkesir removal center
The report also outlines additional issues within the removal center, including allegations of detainees being subjected to hate speech by staff members, inadequate medical care, and a lack of basic necessities such as blankets and drinking water.
29 April 2024
Study: Being a foreign prisoner in Turkey
"The series of problems starting with language barriers and hindering access to many rights is felt more deeply by foreign nationals in prison environments, along with isolation," says the new edition of the study by the Civil Society Association in the Penal Execution System.
12 March 2024
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Lawyers sey they can't reach refugees in İstanbul
At least 35 refugees, including women and seriously ill individuals, cannot be contacted.
13 February 2024
Evrim Kepenek
Eight arrested in Ankara for anti-refugee social media posts
Last week, 27 people were detained during police raids targeting individuals running anti-refugee accounts on social media.
25 September 2023
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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
EU grants 781 million euros for 'most vulnerable' refugees in Turkey
The agreement marks the largest contract ever signed between Turkey and the EU for refugees.
7 September 2023
Migrant boat sinks near Lesbos, claiming lives of five people, including four children
The incident occurred in Turkey's territorial waters, says Greek authorities.
29 August 2023
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.
17 August 2023
Three farm workers, including two refugees, killed in traffic accident
A van carrying 14 agricultural workers veered off the road and crashed into a field in Bursa.
4 August 2023
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.
21 July 2023
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Alleged torture of refugees by soldiers on parliamentary agenda
In a video circulated on social media, several people in military outfits are seen torturing two individuals who are believed to be refugees.
21 July 2023
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
17 July 2023
Socialist parties in Turkey, Greece demand action to prevent refugee deaths in Mediterranean
"European monopolies make agreements with countries like Turkey, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco to detain migrants in those countries, offering them money they cannot refuse," says the joint statement by EMEP and NAR.
6 July 2023
'They fear to go to work': Demonstration against Syrian refugees in Turkey's industrial hotbed
A dispute between a Syrian and a local family turned into a anti-refugee demonstration in Kocaeli, northwestern Turkey.
3 July 2023
Tuğçe Yılmaz
Explosion at industrial cleaning facility in Trabzon claims life of one person
The person, identified as a citizen of Afghanistan, had come to the facility as a daily visitor, according to the authorities.
3 July 2023
Rights advocates urge release of LGBTI+ activist facing repatriation to Iran
Elyas Torabibaeskendari, who has been residing in Turkey for 10 years and is under international protection status, may face death sentence in their own country, rights defenders warn.
30 June 2023
Evrim Kepenek
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