Most Syrians acknowledge Erdogan’s support; want to stay in Türkiye: Poll
Syrians returning to their country, in Kilis, Türkiye, June 8, 2018 (AA Photo)
About 94% of Syrians living in Türkiye believe that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan supported them, according to a survey by Betimar Research. Meanwhile, 51.2% of the respondents think that Erdogan played a role in the overthrow of the Assad regime.
Out of the surveyed Syrians, 62.3% stated, “The war is over, but what will happen next is uncertain.”
When asked about their trust in the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) leader, 31.9% of respondents expressed confidence.
Responding to a question about whether a transitional government could build a democratic Syria, 72.8% responded affirmatively. To the question, “Will peace and security be established in Syria?” about 84.6% said, “Yes, it will.”
However, when asked about their return to Syria, only 32.4% of respondents said that they were considering it as an option, while 39% said they might consider that in the future.
