Turkish Officials Refute Rumors of Large-Scale Syrian Naturalization

The General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs in Turkey has debunked false claims that two and a half million Syrians have been granted Turkish citizenship, clarifying that only 238,768 Syrians have received citizenship under the “temporary protection” framework. This includes 134,624 adults and 104,144 children.

Amidst tightening citizenship procedures, only 183 Syrians were naturalized during the tenure of the new government. The Turkish Interior Minister announced further restrictions on the naturalization process, including upgrades to the “temporary protection” card with an electronic chip.

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Data from the UNHCR revealed that 4,335 refugees left Jordan this year to be resettled in a third country, with around 420 individuals resettled in July alone. Despite the need for resettlement of approximately 111,000 refugees in Jordan, only a small percentage are likely to be resettled due to limited slots.

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