Afghan refugees crossing illegally entering Turkey

Afghan refugees crossing illegally entering Turkey

★A group of Afghan migrants in Van province, Turkey, on July 24, 2021. A growing number of Afghan refugees are fleeing into Turkey as the Taliban escalates its military offensive and the United States nears completion of its troop withdrawal after a two-decade war. Since US President Joe Biden announced the August 31 pull-out deadline, the Taliban advance has been swift, with reports claiming they have taken control of more than half of the countrys 400 districts. Over the past months, Turkey has seen a steady rise in Afghan migrants, most entering the country illegally via a centuries-old smuggling route through Iran. The numbers may rise further after the US announced an expansion of its refugee program for those who worked for the US but did not qualify for Special Immigrant Visas. The Afghans migrating to Turkey via Iran travel largely on foot, navigating the treacherous mountain rang

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