Erdogan Says He'll Flood West With Refugees If No 'Safe Zone' In Syria

Turkey hosts 3.6 million Syrian refugees and plans to relocate 1 million to a safe zone in Syria. President Erdogan seeks US cooperation for this plan, including the withdrawal of US-backed Kurdish troops. Without concessions, Erdogan threatens to send more refugees to Europe. Turkey faces economic challenges and rising anti-refugee sentiment. The EU has contributed over $6 billion for refugee aid, but Erdogan claims insufficient support.

What are the implications of Erdogan's statement about opening the gates for refugees?

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What actions has the European Union taken to support refugees in Turkey?

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