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Why is Turkey a good place for refugees?
Turkey shares the longest land border with Syria, which is around 800 kilometres, so one of the main reasons is the fact of geographical proximity. So Syrians come to Turkey because it is easier to reach Turkey. But also, cultural ties, family ties, religious and historical ties play an important role.
Where do most of Turkey’s refugees come from?
Turkey also maintains a significant non-Syrian population. As of October 2017, of the non-Syrian population of protection-seekers in Turkey: about 44\% are from Afghanistan, 42\% are from Iraq, and 10\% are from Iran. The remainder are from other countries around the world.
Is Turkey safe for refugees?
Turkey declared ‘safe’ for asylum seekers On June 7, Greece’s foreign ministry and migration ministry announced that Turkey would be considered a ‘safe third country’ for asylum seekers from Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Does Turkey give asylum?
Today, Turkey is home to more than 3.6 million Syrian refugees, who constitute the vast majority of over 4 million refugees and asylum seekers currently living in country, making Turkey the world’s largest host of refugees. The magnitude of the refugee influx is nothing that Turkey could have prepared for.
Is Turkey a third safe country?
On 7 June 2021 the Greek government designated Turkey a “safe third country” for asylum seekers from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Somalia. Designating Turkey as a safe third country will leave thousands of asylum seekers in legal precarity, with many facing deportation.
Can you claim asylum from Turkey?
In order to seek asylum in Turkey, you have to approach the Directorate General for Migration Management (DGMM) and make a request for asylum. Turkish law does not grant refugees the right to stay and settle down in Turkey long term and obtain Turkish citizenship.