Turkey Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Afghan Migrants Amid Security Concerns

Turkey Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Afghan Migrants

Turkish police conducted operations in Şırnak and Bayburt, arresting 15 Afghan migrants and six human smugglers. In Bayburt, three Afghan nationals involved in facilitating illegal border crossings were detained.

All Detained Afghans Deported to Repatriation Centers

Turkey’s Directorate of Migration Management has adopted a strict policy against illegal migration, with authorities transferring all detained Afghan nationals to deportation centers for repatriation.

Around 13,500 Afghan Asylum Seekers Deported This Year

The UN data shows that Turkey has deported approximately 13,500 Afghan asylum seekers this year under its zero-tolerance policy on illegal migration.

Experts Warn of Security Risks from Unchecked Illegal Migration

Insufficient security screening of illegal migrants could create a dangerous gap exploited by extremist elements attempting to establish sleeper cells under the guise of refugees.