Translation by Yusra Ahmed
(Eqtsad)- Turkish Authorities will open the border crossing of Bab al-Hawa 5 days before Eid al-Fitr, for Syrians living in Turkey and want to visit their relatives in Syria, without fixing their return date, which enable them to stay longer than before, source told Eqtsad.
Lawyer Hosam al-Sarhan, member of the Executive office of Liberated Lawyers in Turkey, said the crossing would be open at early hours of the morning of the first day of Eid to avoid congestion like previous years.
According to al-Sarhan, Syrians who have the Temporary Protection Card “Kimlik” can leave via Bab al-Hawa crossing point without restriction to their return time.
Al-Sarhan mentioned that he had attended a meeting included the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mevlut Cavusoglu, and Antakya governor, with representatives of organizations and institution and associations interested in the Syrians' affairs in Hatai state.
Many issues were discussed, one of the was the issuing a visa for Syrians who want to enter Turkey, as the Minister confirmed that it would continue for security reasons.
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