Both main candidates in Turkey’s upcoming presidential election have promised to send hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees back to Syria. Human rights observers warn that Syria is not safe for returnees, but Turkish voters are largely in support. For 3.6 million Syrians living in Turkey, their fate may lie in an election they cannot participate in. Durrie Bouscaren reports.
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!