29.01.2025 15:01
Following the overthrow of the 61-year Baath regime, the return of Syrians to their country continues. In a statement today, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, "Since December 9, 2024, 81,576 Syrians have returned to their homeland."
After the end of the 61-year Baath regime in Syria, the doors for the return of tens of thousands of people who were forced to flee the country years ago have been opened wide.
MINISTER YERLİKAYA GAVE A FIGURE
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced today that the number of Syrians who have returned to their country after the fall of Assad is 81,576.
"142,536 IMMIGRANTS DEPORTED IN 2024"
Minister Yerlikaya's statements are as follows; "In our country, there are a total of 4,121,663 foreigners who remain legally. Among them, 2,865,430 are Syrians; 1,066,013 are foreigners with residence permits, and 190,220 are under international protection.
In 2024, 142,536 irregular migrants were deported. In 7,871 operations against human smuggling, 5,164 individuals were arrested.
"821,529 SYRIAN BROTHERS HAVE RETURNED TO THEIR HOMELAND SINCE 2017"
Since December 9, 81,576 of our Syrian brothers have returned to their country. Since 2017, 821,529 of our Syrian brothers have voluntarily returned to their homeland.
We have 270 mobile migration vehicles in 81 provinces. From July 2023 until the end of 2024, we conducted identity checks on 2,647,963 individuals.
"MIGRATION IS A GLOBAL ISSUE THAT REQUIRES RESPONSIBILITY"
Our main goal in combating irregular migration is to prevent the formation of attraction towards our country. Migration is a global issue that requires responsibility. We place great importance on cooperation in our discussions, especially with our neighbors. We are reducing bureaucratic processes in residence permit applications for foreigners coming to our country through legal channels for reasons such as trade, tourism, work, science, health, and education. We have signed a protocol with YÖK for international students who will study in our country.