Turkish Police arrest 14 Afghan refugees
Following the deportation and detention of Afghan refugees in Turkey, authorities announced the arrest of 14 Afghan refugees in the city of Sakarya.
Turkish media reported that these Afghan refugees were being transported illegally in a truck when they were apprehended by Turkish police on Saturday, September 28.
According to police reports, three individuals were arrested in this operation on charges of “human trafficking.” One has been released, while the other two have been referred to the court.
Media outlets reported that the detained migrants had been transferred to holding centres, and the process of deporting them to Afghanistan has begun.
Previously, Turkish police had also reported the arrest of Afghan refugees from various regions across the country.
In recent months, Turkey has intensified its operations to deport refugees without residency permits. There have also been complaints from some Afghan citizens with legal documents about mistreatment by the police.
The increasing arrests and deportations of Afghan refugees in Turkey highlight the mounting challenges for undocumented migrants and asylum seekers in the country.
The situation raises concerns about the treatment of refugees, even those with proper documentation, and the broader implications for human rights and refugee protection in Turkey.
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