Turkey’s immigration authorities revealed on Wednesday that they had sent 138 illegal Afghan citizens to Afghanistan.
On Wednesday, the Turkish media reported that the government had flown back a group of Afghan nationals to their home countries as part of their campaign against illegal immigration.
Since the Taliban retook control, the majority of Afghans have migrated to nearby nations like Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey, either for economic reasons or to evade persecution by the de facto government.
The majority of Afghan immigrants illegally entered the country, and now, after months of waiting and uncertainty, they live in constant dread of being sent back home and imprisoned.
If an Afghan refugee cannot demonstrate that they have legal status in their new country, Iran and Pakistan may deport them or jail them. Meanwhile, allegations have surfaced that Pakistan has imprisoned hundreds of Afghan refugees, including women and children.
Those who illegally enter Turkey risk harsh reprisal from Turkish authorities. Turkey has arrested and ejected Afghan people on several occasions. The main drivers of illegal immigration are lack of safety in the nation, poverty, unemployment, hunger, and dread of the future.