Codel Wittman Visit to Kilis Oncupinar Camp

January 30, 2013

Codel Wittman

Congressman Poe with Syrian Child

U.S. Congress representatives Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ted Poe (R-TX), and Hank Johnson (D-GA) came to Turkey and visited the Oncupinar camp in Kilis where Syrian refugees are staying. The delegation was greeted at the camp by Deputy Governor Ilker Ozerk Ozcan and Turkish Ministry of Affairs Representative Suphi Atan. After receiving briefing about the Syrian refugee situation, the delegation visited the school and the social activity center where Syrian women get hand-craft training. The delegation also had a meeting with the Syrian adminstration commitee, chosen by election on January 17.