Turkey: Year-end report - 2016

A number of political developments took place in Turkey in 2016. These included the resignation of the former Prime Minister in May 2016, the declaration of a State of Emergency following the failed coup attempt on 15 July, the subsequent changes in various state institutions and organizations, as well as the proposed constitutional amendment introducing a presidential system.
 
The security situation remained volatile with a number of terrorist attacks, including two in Ankara city centre, two in Istanbul and suicide bombings in Gaziantep, Kayseri and Adana.
 
Turkey’s protection regime was further strengthened in 2016 with two regulations covering Syrians and non-Syrians, which govern procedures for work permit applications of refugees and asylum-seekers in Turkey.