Tensions Rise: The Refugee Crisis in Turkey

This chapter explores the intensifying anti-refugee sentiment in Turkey as the country faces economic struggles and political changes ahead of elections. Focusing on the rise of xenophobia and violence, particularly in Ankara, it details the actions of far-right politicians advocating for the deportation of Syrian refugees. Additionally, the chapter discusses the implications of the 2016 Turkey-EU refugee deal and its effects on local communities and displaced populations.