RASC News Agency: In the wake of the compelled expulsion of Afghanistani refugees from Turkey, Turkish authorities have once again brought attention to the apprehension of 63 Afghanistani asylum seekers within the country. As reported by Turkish media outlets on Sunday, December 24th, these individuals were identified and taken into custody in the coastal city of Chanak Kale. The detained group consists of 13 women, 13 men, and 37 children, all intercepted from a trailer and a minibus.
Furthermore, Turkish law enforcement announced the arrest of two individuals on charges related to orchestrating human trafficking during this operation. The detainees underwent requisite legal procedures at the Ayvacik Police Command Center before being subsequently relocated to refugee holding centers. It is noteworthy that antecedent reports had already indicated the detention and expulsion of Afghanistani asylum seekers from Turkey. Moreover, both Iran and Pakistan have recently intensified the forced expulsion of Afghanistani migrants in the past two months, heightening concerns within the refugee population.
Emphasizing the significance of the situation, it is crucial to note that, post the Taliban group’s assumption of power in Afghanistan, a considerable number of citizens have sought refuge in countries like Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan, harboring aspirations to reach European nations. Analysts attribute this migration to a confluence of factors, including poverty, unemployment, the precarious situation in the country, imposed restrictions on women and girls, and the pervasive fear of the Taliban group, compelling Afghanistani citizens to forsake their homeland.
