Turkey hosts the world’s largest community of Syrians displaced by the conflict in their country. According to United Nations estimates, Turkey’s Syrian refugee population was more than 1.7 million as of mid March 2015, and the large unregistered refugee population may mean the true figure is even larger.
As the time goes on, things are getting worse for the refugees rather than better.
"After five years of conflict, many are slipping deeper and deeper into poverty," says UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) spokesperson Ariane Rummery.
"Many children are not in school in Turkey, only about 40% of the refugees are in school. Many of them feel that they have a better chance of education and rebuilding their lives."
People don't want to stay in camps indefinitely. And, the refugees are not getting work in Turkey, although legislation has been introduced that may make it easier to get a work permit.
Added: May 6, 2017, 7 a.m.
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What do you feel that Turkey should do with Syrian refugees? I think that the introduction of legislation that makes it easier to get a work permit is a good start. But is there a permanent solution? Do you think Turkey should have a planned timeline for refugee law and legislature? Turkey will likely be forever affected by the influx of Syrians. I am grateful that Turkey helped so many, but perhaps they should begin planning for 10, 20, and 30 years into the future.
Manish Kumar
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