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Migration Management Efforts by the Turkish

Authorities on Combating Irregular Migration by Sea

(IMO Meeting/London-4-5 March 2015)

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1. Turkey and Migration

2. New Migration Management Strategy/Law on

Foreigners and International Protection

3. Irregular Migration & Measures in Turkey

4. Irregular Migration by Sea

5. Turkish Coast Guard Efforts

6. Conclusion

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Turkey Transit, Origin and

Destination Country

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Why a new Migration Law & Strategyis needed?

A pro-active migration policy based on human rights

An expert civil institution

Multilateral cooperation

Mass migration influxes(Over 1.7 million people from Syria)

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The Law on Foreigners and International Protection

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«Law on Foreigners and International Protection» (LFIP) which was set uponcontributions of all national and international stakeholders, was adopted bythe Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 4th of April 2013.

After a-1-year transition period, DGMM has become operational by April2014.

A new Migration Management Approach: on Foreigners, International Protection, Organization and Duties of the Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM)

Irregular Migration

Irregular migration is one ofthe most challengingphenomenon to manageand control

The Law brings a moresystematic approach

Legal framework ensured

Harmonization to EU Acquisas well as «Human RightsCourt» decisions

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Political instability and conflicts in neighboring area

While focusing on successful migration management, Turkey is also fighting resolutely against irregular migration

Irregular Migration & Turkey

Numbers of Apprehended Irregular Migrants between 1998 - 2014

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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000YEAR YEAR’S INCREASE ACC. PER.

Numbers of Apprehended Migrant Smugglers between 1998- 2013

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0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

YEAR YEAR’S INCREASE ACC. PER.

National, regional and international measures taken in order to combat

irregular migration

Awareness raising through governmental & non-governmental stakeholders,

A multi-disciplinary action, covering policy making, coordination and jointoperational efforts at national level (Coordination Board on Combating IrregularMigration-New Law),

Active manner in the area of international cooperation: Readmission Agreements,EU-cooperated Projects, information and intelligence exchange with internationalpartners,

Anti-Organized Crime Police/Turkish Coast Guard operations at land & sea,

Follow-up & analysis of changing trends and results as indicators for route planningwithin the framework of updated migration management.

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National, regional and international measures taken in order to combat

irregular migration

Bilateral cooperation

Cooperation with Greece in the fight against irregular migration has been remarkablystrengthened in recent years.

Intensified cooperation and information exchange with Italian Authorities.

Institutional cooperation with FRONTEX. MoU signed in 2002; Action Plan signedin 2014.

Chairmanship of the Budapest Process since 2006.

Chairmanship of Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) for 2014-2015.

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Migrant Smuggling is a cross-border crime.

Migrant smuggling is among the most important sources of income forthe organized crime organizations.

Smugglers are abusing social media to share information and operatefrom locations including international waters.

Combatting against migrant smugglers requires a comprehensive andinternational cooperation.

Irregular migration and security

Irregular Migration and Security

Operation Cash

Participation of National Police Authorities of 13 European Countriesincluding Turkey

103 migrant smugglers are arrested 7500 human trafficking victims were saved.

Network systems between smuggler and migrant

Why we should fight resolutely against organized crimegroups?

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Port State ControlISPS Control

Port State Control in TurkeyMedMoU & BSMoU141 PSCO'sForeign flag vessels: 1580 ship inspections (2014)Turkish Flagged vessels: 1086 Flag State surveysPSC Inspection Ratio: %28,4 (among 5553 Vessel)

ISPS Controls in Turkey181 Port Facilities are covered under the ISPS CodePeriodic and Irregular inspections are heldDrills are carried out every 18 months

ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT SITUATION ABOUT THE IRREGULAR MIGRATION

BY WAY OF SEA

Efforts of Turkish Coast Guard

Command

1219546

8047

14961

2531

0

4000

8000

12000

16000

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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24

91

106

66

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20

40

60

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120

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Number of the SmugglersNumber of the Migrants

StatisticsNumber of Migrants&Smugglers

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1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

Palestine Myanmar Somali Afghanistan Iran Eritre Irak Syria Others

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

StatisticsNationalities

Aegean Sea

Mediterranean

Black Sea

Aegean Sea

Mediterranean

Black Sea

Marmara Sea

2013 2014

Statistics

368 (% 4) 417 (% 5) 7465 %91 1425 % 9,5 160 (% 1,1) 177 (%1,2) 13.199(%88,2)

Aegean Sea, inflatable boats, heading for small islands

NEW MODUS OPERANDI

Eastern Mediterranean, fishing vessels, big merchant vessels, heading directly for destination countries

DATE NAME OF BOAT NUMBER OF THE MIGRANTS

06 December 2014

Akif Kaptan-1

Atilla Reis

Küçükler

361

25 December 2014İrfan Baba

Hıdır Reis241

28 December 2014 Yiğit Kaptan-2 131

Total 733

SAMPLE CASE

“OPERATION SAFE-MED”

20 Patrol Boats

2 Mobile Radars

2 Helos

Participating Assets

1 Fixed Wing Aircraft

2 SAR Ships850 Crew Continously on Operations

Date Name of VesselNumber of The

Migrants

17 January 2015Viva

Asyam152

17 January 2015 Burçin 181

Total 333

“OPERATION SAFE-MED”SEIZURES

“OPERATION SAFE-MED”PICTURES

“OPERATION SAFE-MED”PICTURES

“OPERATION SAFE-MED”PICTURES

“OPERATION SAFE-MED”PICTURES

“OPERATION SAFE-MED”PICTURES

Financial Burden

53 Boats

6 Mobile Radars

11 Helos

Total: 4.900.000 €/m

3 Fixed Wing Aircrafts

47 Control Boats

2 SAR Ships

Conclusion

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Irregular migration is becoming a global threat day by day.

Security measures constitute one of the main pillars in combattingirregular migration.

However, focusing only on security measures without addressing theroot causes would only yield temporary and limited success.

Economic, political and social instability and conflicts are the rootcauses of irregular migration.

Sustainable management of irregular migration will only be achievedif the economic, political and social aspects of irregular migration aresuccessfully addressed.

Conclusion

Strengthening economic ties with source countries and promotinginvestments in those countries will help us to manage migration.

Some destination countries tend to put all the responsibility on theshoulders of transit or forefront countries in the fight against irregularmigration. This approach is not only unfair but will also not yield theanticipated results.

Dealing with irregular migration needs global and comprehensiveapproach. All countries should exert joint efforts in order to prevent andovercome the problems brought by irregular migration.

Turkey reiterates its readiness to cooperate with all relevant parties toprevent and manage irregular migration.

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