The challenge of irregular migration in the Aegean Sea: an analysis of its causes, impact, and solutions


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Demir E., Derviş L.

REVISTA AMAZONIA INVESTIGA, cilt.13, sa.79, ss.193-206, 2024 (ESCI)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 79
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.34069/ai/2024.79.07.15
  • Dergi Adı: REVISTA AMAZONIA INVESTIGA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), vLex, DIALNET
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.193-206
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This article examines irregular migration in the Aegean Sea, focusing on its causes, consequences, and countermeasures. The study employed a narrative literature review to identify key themes and synthesize findings on irregular migration, offering a qualitative and interpretative overview of the current situation along the Eastern Mediterranean route. The research delves into the complexities of illegal human movements in the Aegean, analyzing statistical data on sea arrivals and apprehensions. The Turkey-Greece corridor's appeal for asylum seekers is explored, alongside contributing factors to the increase in irregular migration. The refugee crisis has prompted Greece and the EU to implement strategies such as Frontex, Integrated Border Management, Hellenic Coast Guard modernization, agreements with neighboring countries, and enhanced border security to address this challenge.