Over 25,000 refugees return to Syria from Türkiye after change of power

More than 25,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland from Türkiye following the change of power in the neighboring country, Report informs via TASS.

"Since December 8, after the change of power in Syria, more than 25,000 refugees have returned home from Türkiye. According to the latest data, out of 4.1 million foreigners who are legally residing in Türkiye, 2.92 million are Syrians," said Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had previously announced plans to ensure the return of about 1 million refugees who had left Syria since 2011.