An explanation was given to the news that “immigrants are coming to Turkey from Rwanda”

After the tourism agreement signed between Turkey and the East African country Rwanda was approved and published in the Official Gazette, a claim was made on social media that immigrants would be sent from Rwanda to Turkey. As a basis for these claims, images inside the plane that allegedly came from Rwanda to Turkey were shown.

THE PHOTO OF A PLANE FULL OF MEN CAUSED MUSIC

The Presidency’s Directorate of Communications Counterinformation Center (DMM) reported that the photo shared on some social media accounts with the claim that “all those coming from Rwanda for tourism cooperation are young and male” does not reflect the truth. In the statement, it was stated that the images in question had nothing to do with the tourism cooperation between Turkey and Rwanda.

“THE PHOTO IS OF THE SENDING OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN 20108”

In the statement made by DMM, “Contrary to what was claimed, it was determined that the relevant photo was taken during the sending of 6 thousand 846 illegal immigrants of Afghan nationality to their country in 2018. Regarding a photo shared on some social media accounts, ‘All those who came from Rwanda for tourism cooperation are young and male’ “The claim is not true. Do not trust disinformation campaigns produced in digital media aimed at manipulating public opinion.” expressions were used.

WHAT IS THE TURKEY-RUWANDA AGREEMENT?

The tourism cooperation agreement signed between Turkey and Rwanda 5 years ago came into force after being published in the Official Gazette on May 29, 2024.

The purpose of the agreement is “The Parties will increase, develop and encourage cooperation in the field of tourism within their own jurisdiction, adhering to the principles of equality and mutual benefit.” The purpose of the agreement is “The Parties will increase, develop and encourage cooperation in the field of tourism within their own jurisdiction, adhering to the principles of equality and mutual benefit.” It is summarized with the following expressions.

Some articles in the agreement are as follows: “Activities will be developed to promote investments and initiatives in the tourism sector. The parties will inform potential investors in their countries about tourism investment opportunities in both countries. There will be cooperation on tourism marketing. Exchange programs related to tourism will be supported. Information and data will be shared in the field of tourism. Implementation of the provisions “A tourism mixed commission will be established for this purpose.” It is listed as follows.