Migration, Citizenship, and Temporary Protection in Turkey: McGill Queen Refugee Research Lab

The Precarious Lives of Syrians: Migration, Citizenship, and Temporary Protection in Turkey (McGill-Queen's Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Book 5)

by Suzan Ilcan

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Turkey has long been a major transit and destination country for migrants and refugees from around the world. In recent years, the country has experienced a significant increase in the number of arrivals, particularly from Syria and Afghanistan. This has put a strain on Turkey's resources and led to a number of challenges, including overcrowding in refugee camps, limited access to essential services, and increased tensions between migrants and local communities.

The Turkish government has responded to the influx of migrants and refugees in a number of ways, including by providing temporary protection status, increasing border security, and working with international organizations to provide humanitarian assistance. However, critics argue that the government's policies are not always effective or humane, and that they often fail to address the root causes of migration.

The McGill Queen Refugee Research Lab is a research center based at McGill University and Queen's University in Canada. The lab conducts research on the experiences of refugees and other migrants in Turkey, with a focus on issues related to migration, citizenship, and temporary protection.

Challenges Faced by Migrants and Refugees in Turkey

Migrants and refugees in Turkey face a number of challenges, including:

• Overcrowding in refugee camps: Many migrants and refugees in Turkey live in overcrowded refugee camps, where they lack access to adequate shelter, food, and water. The conditions in these camps are often unsanitary and can lead to the spread of disease.
• Limited access to essential services: Migrants and refugees in Turkey often have limited access to essential services, such as healthcare and education. This can make it difficult for them to integrate into Turkish society and to rebuild their lives.
• Increased tensions between migrants and local communities: The influx of migrants and refugees into Turkey has led to increased tensions between these groups and local communities. This is often due to competition for resources, such as jobs and housing, as well as cultural differences.
• Discrimination and racism: Migrants and refugees in Turkey often face discrimination and racism from local communities. This can make it difficult for them to find work, housing, and other necessities.
• Fear of deportation: Many migrants and refugees in Turkey live in fear of being deported. This fear can prevent them from accessing essential services and can make it difficult for them to integrate into Turkish society.

The Turkish Government's Policies on Migration and Protection

The Turkish government has responded to the influx of migrants and refugees in a number of ways, including:

• Providing temporary protection status: The Turkish government has granted temporary protection status to over 3 million Syrian refugees. This status allows them to live and work in Turkey legally, and to access essential services.
• Increasing border security: The Turkish government has increased border security in an effort to stem the flow of migrants and refugees into the country. This has included building a wall along the border with Syria, and increasing patrols by the Turkish Coast Guard.
• Working with international organizations: The Turkish government has worked with international organizations, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants and refugees.

However, critics argue that the government's policies are not always effective or humane, and that they often fail to address the root causes of migration.

The McGill Queen Refugee Research Lab's Research

The McGill Queen Refugee Research Lab conducts research on the experiences of refugees and other migrants in Turkey, with a focus on issues related to migration, citizenship, and temporary protection. The lab's research has found that:

• Migrants and refugees in Turkey face a number of challenges, including overcrowding in refugee camps, limited access to essential services, and increased tensions with local communities.
• The Turkish government's policies on migration and protection are not always effective or humane, and that they often fail to address the root causes of migration.
• There is a need for more research on the experiences of migrants and refugees in Turkey, in order to develop more effective and humane policies.

The McGill Queen Refugee Research Lab's research is making a valuable contribution to the understanding of the challenges faced by migrants and refugees in Turkey. The lab's research is also helping to inform the development of more effective and humane policies to address these challenges.

The influx of migrants and refugees into Turkey has created a number of challenges for the country. The Turkish government has responded to this influx in a number of ways, but critics argue that its policies are not always effective or humane. The McGill Queen Refugee Research Lab is conducting research on the experiences of migrants and refugees in Turkey, in order to develop more effective and humane policies to address these challenges.

The Precarious Lives of Syrians: Migration, Citizenship, and Temporary Protection in Turkey (McGill-Queen's Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Book 5)

by Suzan Ilcan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4363 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	285 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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