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Urgent Action: Turkish man detained and at risk of extradition in Thailand

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Overview

Myanmar-based Turkish education professional, M. Furkan Sökmen was detained in Yangon International Airport on 24 May and last known to be in the transit area of a Bangkok airport. Amnesty International fears he is at risk of extradition to Turkey where he could face torture or ill-treatment.

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Urgent action outcomes

Issue

Torture

Countries

Thailand, Turkey

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