Economic crisis and the xenophobic narratives of media outlets and political parties primarily among those linked to the opposition have spurred anti-immigrant sentiment in Turkey.
With next March's municipal elections in mind, which will determine the next administration of major cities like Istanbul and Ankara, current president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strengthened immigration laws, and authorized massive detentions that have captured and deported tens of thousands of foreigners.
The problem is, if you leave your home, you don't know if you will return, says a Nigerian pastor, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation.
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