Wave of hate against Syrian refugees in Turkey: Violence escalates, life -seeking life in fear

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Violence against refugees in Turkey: "The children no longer dare to leave the house"

For a few days now, violent attacks towards Syrian refugees in Turkey have occurred. These acts of violence have not only led to the destruction of shops and window panes, but also to ensure that those seeking protection are in constant fear. Especially in the city of Kayseri, in which migrants identify about 5 percent of the population, a video on social media was shared to show the rape of a supposedly Turkish girl by a Syrian. This video caused far -reaching outrage and led to violent riots of Turkish groups, which destroyed shops, residential buildings, cars and motorcycles or set fire to Syrian citizens. Hundreds of shops were destroyed, which meant that many refugees have lost their main source of income and that their families can no longer feed. In addition, institutions that offer medical care, affordable foods or advice from the protection seeking protection were also victims of vandalism. The situation has further tightened for refugee families.

Joshua Hofert, spokesman for the board of Hommes, expresses the fear that this violence against refugees will continue to escalate in Turkey. There were already massive riots in other provinces. International media are already reporting nationwide of at least seven fatalities. Recently, personal documents from around three million Syrians registered in Turkey were also published via a Telegram channel. Although this incident has not yet been officially confirmed, this would represent a massive violation of privacy and make these people further.

The specifically triggered hatred reinforces the fears of those seeking protection. Refugees in Turkey are concerned. On -site partner organizations report that parents avoid public places such as parks in which their children previously played with children of other nationalities. The children no longer dare to get out of the house. The outbreaks of violence in Turkey again illustrate that anti -migration is violent rhetoric. Due to individual cases, entire groups are pursued, which has devastating effects on children and their families. The situation shows that protection seekers in Turkey are by no means safe. The classification of Türkiye as a "safe third country" by the EU-Turkey deal is not justified and endangers children and their families on the run.

Overall, measures must be taken to stop this violence against refugees in Turkey. The security and well -being of those seeking protection should be a top priority. It is important that Turkey and international community take suitable measures to protect the refugees and to ensure that they can feel safe. It should not be admitted that people become victims of violence due to their origin or their reasons for escape.

- Nag