THE CAUSES OF AFGHAN IMMIGRATION TO TÜRKİYE

The aim of this essay is to find out the causes of Afghan immigration to Türkiye as recently Afghan migrants and refugee come to Türkiye en masse. Afghan migrants & refugee are second largest group in Türkiye after Syrian refugees. Therefore, this study examines the socio-economical and cultural, security and historical causes of Afghan immigration to Türkiye. Prolonged conflicts, civil war and ethnical tension in Afghanistan forced Afghans to migrate in different stages mostly to neighbouring countries and beyond. Therefore, Afghanistan's history intertwined with migration and mobility to become parts of its history. Moreover, in this essay the causes of Afghan immigration to Türkiye will be discussed based on Pull & push factors theory in both countries of origin and destination. In recent months, Afghan migrants are facing with challenges of deportation and uncertainty while the extremist group Taliban took power in Afghanistan. Finally, this study is also contribution to the field of immigration and those who are looking to find a solution to immigration issues.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Afghan, immigration, refugee, causes, Türkiye, socio-economic, push & pull factors.

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