Dogus Simsek

Dogus Simsek is a research fellow at Migration Research Centre (MireKoc) at Koc University. She holds a PhD in sociology from City University London where she taught undergraduate sociology courses. Her research interests lie in the field of migration, ethnicity and identity.

Refugee voices in Turkey: open the borders

“We don't want food, water or humanitarian help, we want to cross the border by land. We will cross or die here" say refugees in Turkey appealing for passage to Europe.

By Dogus Simsek

/ 5 Oct 2015

Anti-Syrian racism in Turkey

A wave of xenophobia is ruining the lives of Syrian refugees in Turkey where they are seen as criminals, accused of stealing jobs and responsible for anything that goes wrong. Media incitement and state inaction fuel the flames.

By Dogus Simsek

/ 27 Jan 2015