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Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban raise concerns in Turkey | South China Morning Post

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Thousands of Afghan migrants have fled their country since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. Some have trekked for weeks, crossing into Iran to seek asylum in Turkey, which is seen as a gateway to Europe. But the arrival of a new wave of migrants has raised concerns in the country that’s …

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