Syrian refugees walk of hope to Europe (Sahan Nuhoglu/Demotix)After the death of thousands of refugees during the dangerous and hard journey to Europe by the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea, refugees and migrants are seeking safe ways to reach Europe. Since September 10th - following a call started on a Facebook page ("Crossing no more"), thousands of refugees (mostly Syrians but also Afghanis, Iraqis and others) - started a protest to be allowed to cross the border into Greece. According to the City Governor, 8,000 refugees reached the border province of Edirne after September 10th but were turned away. On September 17th, there are approximately 3,000 refugees spread throughout Edirne, demanding access to Europe A reported 800 protesters were on a hunger strike.
On September 19th, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said on his Twitter account, “We are ready to send [refugees] to countries which open their doors to Syrians. But, unfortunately there is no offer from any states. I will write letters to world leaders to be the voice of Syrians for whom the international community has remained silent.” On September 23rd, despite the rain and cold, refugees remained in the Er arena, Edirne, demanding to cross into Greece.
Refugees in Turkey
