Turkey Arrests 24 Afghan Refugees in Şırnak Crackdown

Turkish police have arrested 24 Afghan refugees and three suspected human traffickers in Şırnak province, reflecting Ankara’s heightened efforts to curb illegal migration.

Authorities said the operation took place Monday in the village of Andaç, where police apprehended the refugees and the alleged smugglers responsible for transporting them illegally. The detainees were sent to judicial authorities for legal processing before being transferred to prison.

The operation is part of a broader crackdown...