Editorial: Syrian crisis and migration

Yazgan, P; Utku, DE; Sirkeci, I

Abstract

With the growing insurrections in Syria in 2011, an exodus in large numbers has emerged. The turmoil and violence have caused mass migration to destinations both within the region and beyond. The current "refugee crisis" has escalated sharply and its impact is widening from neighbouring countries toward Europe. Today, the Syrian crisis is the major cause for an increase in displacement and the resultant dire humanitarian situation in the region. Since the conflict shows no signs of abating in the near future, there is a constant increase in the number of Syrians fleeing their homes. However, questions on the future impact of the Syrian crisis on the scope and scale of this human mobility are still to be answered. As the impact of the Syrian crisis on host countries increases, so does the demand for the analyses of the needs for development and protection in these countries. In this special issue, we aim to bring together a number of studies examining and discussing human mobility in relation to the Syrian crisis.

Citation

Yazgan, P., Utku, D., & Sirkeci, I. (2015). Editorial: Syrian crisis and migration. Migration Letters, 12(3), 181-192. https://doi.org/10.33182/ml.v12i3.273

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2015
• Deposit Date: Nov 24, 2022
• Journal: Migration Letters
• Print ISSN: 1741-8984
• Publisher: Transnational Press London
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 181-192
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.33182/ml.v12i3.273
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.33182/ml.v12i3.273