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Since the regime overthrow: Over 7,500 people have returned to Syria
Turkey has taken in the most refugees from Syria in the world. After Assad’s fall, some returned – but there was no rush.
According to official figures, more than 7,500 refugees have returned to Syria from Turkey since the overthrow of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad just over a week ago. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on the X platform that more than 1,000 Syrians crossed the border every day up to and including Friday. Since then, the number of returnees has increased significantly compared to the time before Assad’s fall. The UN refugee agency UNHCR had counted 3,000 returnees at the border between Turkey and Syria by Friday.
Turkey has taken in the most refugees from Syria in the world; according to the UN, around three million are currently still living in the country. If they leave for Syria, the refugees forfeit their right of residence and cannot return to Turkey for the time being.
Erdogan wants the majority of refugees to return to Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under domestic political pressure because of the refugees in the country and wants the majority of them to return. According to migration researcher Murat Erdogan, the majority will remain in Turkey. He cites the poor economic situation and insecurity in Syria as reasons. In addition, many Syrians have built a new life in Turkey.
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Source: Stern
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