Iranian LBT women due to be deported

Via KAOS GL – Turkish Supreme Court has exposed the “extra-judicial decision” by the Governor of Denizli on the deportation of Iranian LBT women. Because of their sexual orientation and religious beliefs, the Supreme Court suspended the deportation of six women from Turkey to Iran in 2014 and gave them permission to reside in Denizli with the decision of the Governor.

After being accused of working as escorts in 2017, the same Governor decided on the deportation of these women. They were placed in the Aydın Repatriation Center, were deportation proceedings have been carried out. The women have individually appealed and filed a lawsuit to cancel the Governor’s decision.

21 returns to Turkey, 205 new arrivals on Greek islands

Via News that Move – As the weather continues to improve, increased numbers of asylum seekers are crossing from Turkey to nearby Greek islands in the north Aegean Sea.

Meanwhile, on the 12th of April, 21 migrants were returned to Turkey under the EU-Turkey deal. They were sent to the coastal city of Dikeli from the Greek island of Lesvos. Four of those returned were from Pakistan, nine from Algeria, four from Bangladesh, two from Ghana, one from Afghanistan and one from Morocco. Continue reading 21 returns to Turkey, 205 new arrivals on Greek islands

EU: All NGOs to leave islands by 31st of July

Via News that Move – A Spanish NGO has reportedly rented a former clinic on the island of Chios just three months before they and other NGOs will be required to leave. Salvamento Maritimo Humanitario stated that they plan to use the premises as offices, along with providing space for other NGOs and opening a medical clinic to offer first aid to refugees and migrants on the island.

However, according to officials with the European Commission, all NGOs operating on north Aegean islands will be required to depart by the 31st of July. At that time, all migration issues on the islands will be taken over by the Greek government and local municipalities.

Border wall at Syrian border completed

The Turkish ministry of defense announced today on Twitter that the construction of the border wall to Syria has been completed with the help of TOKI – the state housing authority. The complete wall is now 566 km long.

Syrian refugees attacked in Torbali, Izmir

Via Evrensel – Syrian refugees were attacked in the Torbalı district of Izmir. It was reported that the attack that took place in Pamukyazı neighborhood was carried out on a rumor that a child was beaten by the Syrians. Knives and sticks used in the attack, 1 heavily injured and 30 people were wounded. About 500 Syrians who were trying to save their lives after the attack were forced to leave the neighborhood they lived in.

Translation by Migrant Solidarity Network

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