Turkish authorities arrest 32 undocumented migrants from Pakistan and Afghanistan*Turkish authorities have arrested 32 undocumented migrants from Pakistan and Afghanistan in various locations across the country, according to Turkish media reports. The arrests occurred on Friday, September 20, in the city of Edirne, near the Turkish-Greek border, a common route for migrants attempting to reach Europe.The detained migrants, who were found without proper residence documents, were apprehended by police during operations in the villages of Meriç, İpsala, Lalapaşa, and Uzunköprü. The operations took place at police checkpoints in these areas.Edirne city police recently confirmed the launch of a nationwide crackdown on illegal migration, with similar operations expected to continue in the coming days. This follows the Turkish government’s broader initiative to identify and deport undocumented migrants across all regions of the country.Turkey remains a critical transit point for migrants, particularly those from Afghanistan and Pakistan, seeking entry into Europe. Many Afghan migrants enter Turkey through Iran, adding pressure on Turkish authorities to manage the flow of migration. As Turkey intensifies efforts to curb illegal immigration, the issue remains a key challenge for the country, which sits at the crossroads of major migration routes into Europe.
