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I am pleased to inform you that the Global IDP Database of the Norwegian
Refugee Council has now updated its profile on the situation of internal
displacement in Turkey. The full profile may be accessed at
www.idpproject.org. We would highly appreciate your assistance in
disseminating information of this update.
With kind regards,
Laila Bokhari
Information Officer
Global IDP-Project
TURKEY - IDP Profile Summary
Impediments to return remain, while Turkey reforms to join the European
Union
Turkey's desire to be part of the European Union, and the reforms it is
currently undergoing in order to be considered for entry, are seen by many
as a "window of opportunity" to improve its human rights record,
particularly where minority and IDP rights are concerned Indeed, in 2002 the
UN Special Representative on IDPs, following his visit to the country, noted
a change in the Government's attitude. While violence has significantly
decreased in the southeastern region of the country, a number of impediments
remain for the displaced to return. But the rate of return has been slow. It
is estimated that only ten per cent have so far gone back to their homes.
This has led human rights organisations to question both the Government's
and the international community's willingness to address the problem. The
number of displaced and the question of who constitutes an IDP remains a
controversial issue. While the Turkish Government operates with a figure of
378,000, NGOs estimate a number as high as 1 - 3 million persons.
The country profile includes complete reference to the sources and documents
used:
http://www.db.idpproject.org/Sites/idpSurvey.nsf/wCountries/Turkey
Laila Bokhari
Information Officer/Middle East/Iraq
Global IDP-Project/NRC
Ch.Moise-Duboule 59
1209 Geneva
Switzerland http://www.idpproject.org
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