592 Afghan migrants deported in two days

In the last two days, 592 migrants from Afghanistan were deported from Istanbul Airport and Ankara Esenboğa Airport.

In addition to the increased security measures at the borders to combat illegal immigration, inspections regarding the arrest of those who entered Turkey illegally continue, Turkish media reports.

According to Turkey’s Department of Migration Management of the Ministry of Interior, flights were organized in Istanbul and Ankara for the deportation of the 592 immigrants from Afghanistan after they were detained in removal centers.

According to the ministry, 140 charter flights have been organized to Afghanistan since the beginning of 2022.

So far 25,000 Afghans were returned home on these flights.