Syria war turkey lets refugees exit towards europe

The Syrian war has led to a massive refugee crisis, with millions of people fleeing the country and seeking safety in neighboring countries, including Turkey. Turkey has been a major destination for Syrian refugees, with over 3.5 million registered refugees in the country.

In recent years, Turkey has been working to facilitate the exit of Syrian refugees towards Europe, particularly through the "Safe Zone" agreement with the European Union. The agreement, signed in 2016, aimed to reduce the number of refugees arriving in Europe by providing financial support to Turkey to manage the refugee crisis.

Under the agreement, Turkey agreed to:

  1. Prevent the departure of irregular migrants from Turkey to the EU.
  2. Readmit irregular migrants who have entered the EU from Turkey.
  3. Take back all migrants who have been returned to Turkey from the EU.

In return, the EU agreed to:

  1. Provide financial support to Turkey to manage the refugee crisis.
  2. Accelerate the visa liberalization process for Turkish citizens.
  3. Support Turkey's efforts to strengthen its border management and asylum system.

Turkey has also been working to establish a "Safe Zone" in northern Syria, which would allow Syrian refugees to return to their homes in a safe and secure environment. The Safe Zone would be established in partnership with the United States and other international partners.

In recent months, Turkey has been taking steps to facilitate the exit of Syrian refugees towards Europe, including:

  1. Establishing a new refugee camp in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, which will have a capacity to accommodate up to 10,000 refugees.
  2. Increasing the number of flights from Turkey to Europe, particularly to Germany and the Netherlands.
  3. Providing financial support to refugees to help them cover the costs of their journey to Europe.

However, the process of exiting Syria and reaching Europe is complex and challenging, and many refugees face significant obstacles along the way. The journey is often fraught with danger, and many refugees are forced to rely on smugglers and human traffickers to make the crossing.

Despite these challenges, Turkey remains committed to supporting the refugees and facilitating their safe exit towards Europe. The country has been working closely with international partners, including the EU, to address the refugee crisis and provide support to those affected by the conflict in Syria.