Soheil Anbarbouei | Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch (original) (raw)

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The global migration crisis, driven by internal conflicts, political and social unrest, and unequ... more The global migration crisis, driven by internal conflicts, political and social unrest, and unequal distribution of income and economic development, has pushed millions to seek security and improved living conditions in more stable and higher-income regions. Europe, particularly countries such as Spain, France, Italy, and Greece, has become a primary destination for refugees fleeing wars and conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Turkey’s geopolitical position has introduced new challenges in its relations with the European Union, especially in light of the refugee crisis. The 2013 Readmission Agreement between the European Union and Turkey was signed with the aim of better managing migrant flows and facilitating the return of illegal migrants to Turkey. In return, the European Union provides Turkey with financial aid and technical support. However, this agreement has faced criticism from human rights organizations due to its exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis and the precarious conditions imposed on many refugees. Human rights organizations argue that the European Union’s increasing reliance on this agreement to prevent the entry of refugees into its borders constitutes a violation of international refugee law.
This thesis aims to use a descriptive-analytical method to assess the extent to which the 2013 Readmission Agreement, in light of Turkey’s geographical clause in the 1951 Convention, guarantees refugee rights in accordance with the 1951 Convention. The findings of this research indicate that Turkey is not considered a safe third country; therefore, the 2013 Readmission Agreement encounters issues from a human rights perspective, particularly due to its negative impacts on the status of refugees. This situation calls for a review and fundamental reforms in policies related to managing the global migration crisis.

The global migration crisis, driven by internal conflicts, political and social unrest, and unequ... more The global migration crisis, driven by internal conflicts, political and social unrest, and unequal distribution of income and economic development, has pushed millions to seek security and improved living conditions in more stable and higher-income regions. Europe, particularly countries such as Spain, France, Italy, and Greece, has become a primary destination for refugees fleeing wars and conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Turkey’s geopolitical position has introduced new challenges in its relations with the European Union, especially in light of the refugee crisis. The 2013 Readmission Agreement between the European Union and Turkey was signed with the aim of better managing migrant flows and facilitating the return of illegal migrants to Turkey. In return, the European Union provides Turkey with financial aid and technical support. However, this agreement has faced criticism from human rights organizations due to its exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis and the precarious conditions imposed on many refugees. Human rights organizations argue that the European Union’s increasing reliance on this agreement to prevent the entry of refugees into its borders constitutes a violation of international refugee law.
This thesis aims to use a descriptive-analytical method to assess the extent to which the 2013 Readmission Agreement, in light of Turkey’s geographical clause in the 1951 Convention, guarantees refugee rights in accordance with the 1951 Convention. The findings of this research indicate that Turkey is not considered a safe third country; therefore, the 2013 Readmission Agreement encounters issues from a human rights perspective, particularly due to its negative impacts on the status of refugees. This situation calls for a review and fundamental reforms in policies related to managing the global migration crisis.