Irregular migration in Turkey - An overview

Since the early 1980s Turkey’s relationship with Europe and the Middle East, has been marked by the large migration flows through its territory, ranging from regular migrants to irregular and transit migrants and asylum seekers. A large portion of the asylum and refugee flows and transit migration through Turkey and directed at Western European countries originates in the Middle East. In addition, significant irregular migration flows to Turkey originate in various Asian and African countries, with the aim of reaching Western European countries.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions