Published : 10-08-2019
The Palestinian Ambassador in Ankara Fayed Mustafa discussed with Istanbul’s Mayor Akram Imam Oglu the calamitous situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey and the impact of the recent crackdowns opted for by the Turkish government to rein in the influx of irregular migrants.
During a press conference held on Wednesday, August 7, Istanbul’s Mayor vowed to establish an office to keep tabs on the refugees’ affairs by the end of this year and lend a hand to Palestinian families seeking shelter in Turkey.
Nearly 2,400 Palestinian families from Syria have sought shelter in Turkey, including 1,200 families in Istanbul, where they have been facing an abject situation.
Recently, Turkish police stepped down crackdowns and abduction sweeps, targeting irregular migrants and non-holders of the kimlik visa card in Istanbul.
The Palestinian Ambassador in Ankara Fayed Mustafa discussed with Istanbul’s Mayor Akram Imam Oglu the calamitous situation of Palestinian refugees from Syria in Turkey and the impact of the recent crackdowns opted for by the Turkish government to rein in the influx of irregular migrants.
During a press conference held on Wednesday, August 7, Istanbul’s Mayor vowed to establish an office to keep tabs on the refugees’ affairs by the end of this year and lend a hand to Palestinian families seeking shelter in Turkey.
Nearly 2,400 Palestinian families from Syria have sought shelter in Turkey, including 1,200 families in Istanbul, where they have been facing an abject situation.
Recently, Turkish police stepped down crackdowns and abduction sweeps, targeting irregular migrants and non-holders of the kimlik visa card in Istanbul.
