Published : 17-08-2019
Palestinian refugees from Syria in Istanbul have voiced deep concern over the intent of the Turkish authorities to forcibly send them back to Syria as many of them overstayed their visas.
Turkish police notified irregular migrants to leave the country by August 20.
A number of refugees said they are looking forward to positive moves by the Turkish authorities in order to work out their legal status, following efforts made by the Palestinian Ambassador Fayed Mustfa and the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR).
Recently, Turkish police stepped down crackdowns and abduction sweeps targeting irregular migrants and non-holders of the kimlik visa card in Istanbul.
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.
Khayra Ummah organization estimated that 400 Palestinian families from Syria without kimlik visas have been taking refuge in Turkey, including 300 families in Istanbul.
Palestinian refugees from Syria in Istanbul have voiced deep concern over the intent of the Turkish authorities to forcibly send them back to Syria as many of them overstayed their visas.
Turkish police notified irregular migrants to leave the country by August 20.
A number of refugees said they are looking forward to positive moves by the Turkish authorities in order to work out their legal status, following efforts made by the Palestinian Ambassador Fayed Mustfa and the Turkish Association to Support Palestine (FIDAR).
Recently, Turkish police stepped down crackdowns and abduction sweeps targeting irregular migrants and non-holders of the kimlik visa card in Istanbul.
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.
Khayra Ummah organization estimated that 400 Palestinian families from Syria without kimlik visas have been taking refuge in Turkey, including 300 families in Istanbul.
