Türkiye: ‘Restriction Codes’ Harm Uyghurs Seeking Safety

5 months ago

Turkish authorities are increasingly restricting the legal residency of Uyghurs seeking safety from the Chinese government.Until recently, Uyghurs who escaped repression at home felt safe in Türkiye, but as China-Türkiye relations warm, and the Erdoğan government cracks down on refugees and migrants, many are growing fearful.The Turkish government should stop deporting Uyghurs to third countries and recognize them as refugees. Other governments should halt transferring Uyghurs to Türkiye and consider resettling Uyghur refugees from Türkiye.

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