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 Pandemic can accelerate the intensifying of the refugee problem in the world


Stating that immigration expectations in the buffer zones around the world are behind the agenda due to the process of struggling with the coronavirus (COVID-19), which continues to shake countries deeply, Political Science and International Relations Specialist Elif Şahin said: “It seems that the abstaining behavior of health and social services to be provided to camps and quarantine centers where migrants are sent around the world will accelerate the intensifying of the humanitarian crisis and refugee problem.”


Noting the possible effects of the global coronavirus epidemic on the migrant crisis, Political Science and International Relations Specialist Elif Şahin from Istanbul Gelisim University stated: “Lack of priority in providing health services to migrants at border crossings around the world after being sent to camp and quarantine centers can strongly reinforce the perception of 'marginalization' of refugees and migrants. This situation makes it possible to spread the fear and anxiety towards migrants and refugees within the host country.”

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