Turkish textile industry's dependence on Syrians in crisis after Assad's regime fall

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sparked joy among the millions of Syrian refugees forced to seek refuge abroad during his brutal dictatorship. Now, thousands are returning to their homeland, leaving their jobs in textile factories in Turkey and sparking fear among Turkish managers who face the risk of losing seventy percent of their labor force. As Turkey’s textile industry—one of the largest in the world—relies heavily on Syrian workers, experts and business owners are uncertain about the future.