Hundreds killed along Turkey – Syria border , Human Rights Watch reports

A recent report from Human Rights Watch has shed light on hundreds of deaths that have occurred along the Turkey/Syria border in recent years. The report details how both the Turkish and Syrian governments have been involved in killing and forcibly deporting people who are attempting to cross the border.

According to the report, at least 200 people have been killed by Turkish border guards or soldiers since 2016, including women and children. Many of these deaths occurred when people were attempting to cross the border from Syria into Turkey in order to flee the violence and instability in their home country. In addition to the killings, the report documents numerous cases of torture and other forms of abuse at the hands of Turkish security forces.

It was also highlighted that the role of the Syrian government in contributing to the violence along the border. According to the report, Syrian forces have been responsible for killing at least 70 people attempting to cross the border into Turkey since 2011. In some cases, Syrian forces have even targeted civilians who are not attempting to cross the border, simply because they are living in areas near the border.

The situation along the Turkey/Syria border has been a source of concern for human rights advocates for years. The conflict in Syria has led to a massive refugee crisis, with millions of people fleeing the violence and instability in their home country. Turkey has been one of the primary destinations for Syrian refugees, but the country has also been accused of mistreating and abusing refugees, particularly those attempting to cross the border illegally.

The Human Rights Watch report is just the latest in a series of revelations about the situation along the border. In recent years, there have been numerous reports of abuse and mistreatment of refugees by Turkish security forces, including allegations of rape, torture, and murder. The Turkish government has denied these allegations, but the Human Rights Watch report suggests that they are based in fact.

It Is a prompted calls for action from human rights organizations and governments around the world. Amnesty International has called on Turkey to investigate the allegations of abuse and to hold those responsible accountable. The United Nations has also expressed concern about the situation along the border, and has called for the protection of civilians who are fleeing the violence in Syria.

The situation along the Turkey/Syria border is a complex one, and there are no easy solutions. The conflict in Syria shows no signs of abating, and millions of people continue to be displaced from their homes. Turkey has been a generous host to Syrian refugees, but the country is also facing its own challenges, including political instability and economic hardship. However, as the Human Rights Watch report makes clear, the mistreatment and abuse of refugees cannot be allowed to continue.

It Is important for the international community to come together to address this crisis. This means providing support to countries like Turkey that are hosting large numbers of refugees, but it also means holding those responsible for abuse and mistreatment accountable. The Human Rights Watch report is a wake-up call to governments around the world that the situation along the Turkey/Syria border is a human rights crisis that demands immediate attention and action.

By: Muskan kumari, BBA LL.B. 4^th year from THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, RANCHI, JHARKHAND

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