{"id":38832,"date":"2025-06-20T17:55:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T14:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/?p=38832"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:56:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T14:56:54","slug":"sen-on-world-refugee-day-a-call-for-fair-burden-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/?p=38832","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0‘\u015een’ on World Refugee Day: A Call for Fair Burden-Sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ashraf AboArafe<\/span><\/p>\n

Cairo, 20 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 On the occasion of World Refugee Day<\/strong>, H.E. Mr. Salih Mutlu \u015een, Ambassador of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye to Egypt, emphasized the urgent need for fair and equitable burden-sharing in addressing global humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n

“The burden is not equally shared within the international community,”<\/strong> Ambassador \u015een stated. “International, regional, and bilateral cooperation is key to achieving a just distribution of responsibilities.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He recalled that the Palestinian refugee crisis remains the largest and most protracted in modern history<\/strong>, having begun with the forced displacement of Palestinians in 1948 and 1967.<\/p>\n

“Let us not forget that 1.5 million out of five million registered Palestinian refugees still live in 58 refugee camps across the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and East Jerusalem,”<\/strong> he noted.
\n“The right of return for our Palestinian brothers and sisters cannot be revoked. They must return to their homeland under an independent and sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Ambassador reiterated T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s strong and unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate aspirations for peace, justice, and freedom<\/strong>. He also stressed Ankara\u2019s firm opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza<\/strong>, welcoming Egypt\u2019s position and vision<\/strong>, which he described as being supported by the Islamic world and many other nations.<\/p>\n

Global Crises and Rising Displacement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Highlighting broader global concerns, Ambassador \u015een pointed to the rising number of displaced persons worldwide<\/strong>, caused by terrorism, conflict, civil wars, poverty, hunger, and economic hardship.
\nHe noted that the number of refugees and internally displaced persons had doubled from 60 million to 122.1 million<\/strong> in the past decade.<\/p>\n

“What is happening in Gaza today deeply wounds the conscience of humanity and violates the very foundations of international humanitarian law,”<\/strong> he said.
\n“The forced displacement of civilians and the killing of tens of thousands \u2013 including women, children, and the elderly \u2013 must not be tolerated.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Role and Commitments<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ambassador \u015een highlighted that T\u00fcrkiye currently hosts around 2.9 million refugees<\/strong>, including 2.7 million Syrians<\/strong>, making it one of the largest refugee-hosting countries in the world.
\nHe reported a steady increase in voluntary returns of Syrian refugees<\/strong>, with over 273,000 individuals returning voluntarily<\/strong> over the past six months, contingent on improved conditions in Syria.<\/p>\n

He emphasized T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s strict commitment to the principle of non-refoulement<\/strong>, asserting:<\/p>\n

“No one is forced to return. All repatriations are voluntary, safe, and dignified.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He also outlined the success of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s \u201cPioneer Migrant\u201d initiative<\/strong>, which allows Syrians to visit their hometowns before making a final return decision. Over 30,000 Syrians have participated<\/strong> in the program to date, drawing interest from several EU countries, including Germany and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

Funding Shortfalls and International Inequity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ambassador \u015een raised concern over significant funding gaps<\/strong> in humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n

“While humanitarian needs have nearly doubled since 2015, resources remain at 2015 levels,”<\/strong> he said, warning that this trend threatens the effectiveness of aid operations, including those led by the UNHCR.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to the latest UNHCR data, 73% of displaced people are hosted in low- and middle-income countries<\/strong>, and 67% remain in neighboring states<\/strong>, reflecting a disproportionate burden on certain regions.<\/p>\n

Despite recent cuts in UN agency operations in T\u00fcrkiye, the country continues to provide essential services such as healthcare, education, and access to the labor market<\/strong> for refugees.<\/p>\n

“The international community must fulfill its responsibilities in the face of increasing global humanitarian crises,”<\/strong> he stated.
\n“Our collective response must be guided by a principled approach rooted in justice, human rights, and international law.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Recognition of Egypt\u2019s Role<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Ambassador also commended Egypt<\/strong> for its significant efforts in hosting refugees.
\nAccording to UNHCR data, Egypt currently hosts 941,625 refugees from 61 countries<\/strong>, including the largest population of Sudanese refugees fleeing war<\/strong>. Egyptian authorities estimate that the total number of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the country exceeds 10 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

“We see that Egypt, like T\u00fcrkiye, adopts a humanitarian and responsible approach to migration \u2013 not merely a security-based one,”<\/strong> he said.
\n“We believe it is our moral and humanitarian duty, as neighbors, to extend help to those in need.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In conclusion, Ambassador \u015een expressed hope that World Refugee Day would raise global awareness, prevent new tragedies, and contribute to resolving the struggles of refugees worldwide<\/strong>.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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