MIGRANT TURKMEN OF LABOUR MARKET: IRAQI TURKMEN LIVING IN ANKARA

Migration mobility which has been existing since the beginning of human history increased after extraordinary developments such as wars, natural disasters and etc. Due to its geographical location, Turkey has been an important stop for the migration movements through out history. In parallel with the crisis in the neighbouring countries, Turkey has become one of the most experienced countries in recent years on the migration mobility especially after “open door policy” implemantation. In this context, the main aim of the study is to present the migration processes of Iraqi Turkmen who have migrated to Turkey as a result of the political developments and the developments in this process. As part of these developments, it is aimed to examine how forced migrants are involved in the labour market. In this context “narrative resarch”, a kind of qualitative research method was used in this research. As a result of the analyses, it has been concluded that migration activity is usually carried out through informal channels. In addition, traditional structures have come to the fore both in terms of transition to a settled order and inclusion in the labour markets.