Hours after Turkey's failed coup, eight Turkish military personnel reached Greece by helicopter and requested asylum. The Turkish government has asked Greece to return these eight individuals to face trial for their involvement in the coup. However, there is no extradition treaty between Greece and Turkey. Meanwhile, there are reports regarding the revival of the death penalty in Turkey, with discussions in the Turkish parliament and confirmation in many Turkish media outlets. Additionally, nearly three thousand judges and prosecutors in Turkey have been detained, and significant changes are likely to occur within the judiciary. We inquired about the possibility of extraditing these eight soldiers to Turkey in a conversation with Touraj Atabaki, a professor of international relations in the Netherlands.
What Will Happen to the Eight Turkish Soldiers Seeking Asylum in Greece?
Eight Turkish soldiers fled to Greece seeking asylum after the failed coup in Turkey. The Turkish government demands their extradition despite the lack of a treaty. This situation is compounded by discussions of reinstating the death penalty in Turkey and widespread judicial detentions.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Eight Turkish military personnel fled to Greece seeking asylum after Turkey's failed coup. The Turkish government has requested their extradition, but Greece lacks an extradition treaty with Turkey.
- The Turkish government has detained nearly three thousand judges and prosecutors following the coup.
- Discussions are underway in Turkey regarding the potential reinstatement of the death penalty.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Turkey experienced a failed coup in July 2016, leading to widespread purges and a crackdown on dissent, which has implications for regional stability.
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