The Directorate General of Migration Management announced the number of immigrants deported in 2024.

The Directorate General of Migration Management made a statement regarding its activities for the year 2024 on its social media account. The statement also included data on the number of migrants deported in 2024.

EXCEEDED 140 THOUSAND

In the statement, it was noted that more than 140 thousand migrants were deported in 2024, stating, "As part of our fight against irregular migration, we carried out all deportation processes, including the identification of irregular migrants and their detention under administrative supervision in Return Centers, in accordance with our human rights, legal, and civilizational values. Thanks to an effective deportation mechanism, we reached the highest number of deportations in history in 2023. The number of deportations in 2024 has exceeded 140 thousand, surpassing the previous year."

"MIGRANT SMUGGLERS HANDED OVER TO JUSTICE"

The statement also emphasized that "In the fight against irregular migration and migrant smuggling for the peace and security of Turkey, operations and inspections under the 'Shield' operation have been carried out continuously and decisively in cooperation with law enforcement agencies. While the captured migrant smugglers are handed over to justice, we have quickly initiated the processes for the repatriation of identified irregular migrants to their countries. Together with the General Directorate of Security, the General Command of Gendarmerie, and the Coast Guard Command, we will continue to combat irregular migration at the highest level in all 81 provinces of our country, at all border gates, and throughout our Blue Homeland in the new year."