
It was announced that the children leaving Edirne First Admission Arda Children's Homes Site were not under state protection, but unaccompanied foreign nationals within the scope of irregular migration.
AI-generated summary
Unaccompanied foreign children who were handed over to Edirne First Admission Arda Children's Homes Site Directorate did not return from their market leave.
In the statement made on the ministry's virtual media account, "It was felt necessary to make a statement regarding the news in some media outlets with the title 'Children under state protection are missing in Edirne: An investigation has been launched.' The children mentioned in the news are not children under state protection; they are unaccompanied foreign national children detected within the scope of irregular migration.
For this reason, the expression 'children under state protection' used in the news does not accurately reflect the status of the children in question. 14 children who were handed over to the Edirne First Admission Arda Children's Homes Site Directorate affiliated with our Ministry did not return to the institution after the market permit given to them on October 11, 2026.
The situation was immediately reported to law enforcement and an effort was initiated to find the children. One of the children has returned to the institution and efforts are continuing to find the other 13 children.
The safety and best interest of children is our priority. The process, carried out in coordination with relevant institutions, is closely followed by our Ministry. "It is announced to the public with respect," he said.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Law enforcement forces will continue their efforts to find 13 missing children
Very likely · Within days
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