Cases · requested by Turkey
Bahar Kimyongür: INTERPOL notice and outcome
Belgian activist of Turkish descent, according to Fair Trials.
OutcomeNotice deleted 22 August 2014
Fair Trials and La Libre report that INTERPOL removed him from its list in 2014. La Libre reported in February 2018 that Turkish police had added his name to a published wanted list, and that Turkey had not said why.
Fair Trials and La Libre report that INTERPOL removed him from its list in 2014. La Libre reported in February 2018 that Turkish police had added his name to a published wanted list, and that Turkey had not said why.
What the requesting state alleged
Turkey alleged membership of the DHKP/C, which the EU lists as a terrorist organisation. Fair Trials says the evidence included attending a court hearing and taking part in a demonstration at the European Parliament.
What happened
- International alert circulated through INTERPOL at Turkey's request1,3INTERPOL
- Arrested in the Netherlands and detained for 68 days. A Dutch court refused extradition and ordered his release1,3Dutch court
- Arrested in Spain while on holiday. Fair Trials says he was detained for four nights1,3Spanish police
- Arrested at Bergamo airport in Italy. Fair Trials says an Italian court later refused extradition, finding his conduct was an exercise of freedom of thought1,3Italian police and courts
- INTERPOL confirmed by letter that the Red Notice was removed after the CCF found the data was not processed in line with INTERPOL's rules1,2CCF
Sources
- Fair Trials, Case study: Bahar Kimyongür (undated)
- La Libre Belgique, Le Belge Bahar Kimyongür placé sur la liste des "terroristes" les plus recherchés de Turquie (13 February 2018)
- Internazionale, Le lunghe mani di Ankara (10 December 2013)
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