Family and friends fight for Mehmet Cakas: Protest in front of the Uelzen prison!

Family and friends fight for Mehmet Cakas: Protest in front of the Uelzen prison!

An urgent demonstration took place today in front of the Uelzen correctional facility. Around 30 supporters, including Mehmet Cakas' siblings, show solidarity with him and demand his release. The reason for the protests? Mehmet Cakas is in prison because of his membership in the PKK and was sentenced to two years and ten months in prison by the Celle Higher Regional Court. The situation is alarming for his family and friends because there is the possibility of deportation to Turkey, which makes them very worried about his future.

“We are not giving up on Mehmet,” was the clear message of the demonstrators, supported by the organization “Democratic Social Center of Kurds in Northern Germany”. In addition to dealing with the legal consequences of his conviction, Cakas also suffers from health problems, particularly with his kidneys. His sister Sevcan Cakas spoke of "extreme concern" for her brother's well-being and the challenges that await him in prison.

Legal support and urgent application

Mehmet Cakas has a lawyer, Dr. Björn Elberling, at his side, who has already submitted a constitutional complaint and an urgent application to the Federal Constitutional Court. This request, which was confirmed in Karlsruhe, is based on the non-refoulement principle, which states that someone may not be deported to a country where there is a risk to their health or life. The fate of Cakas now depends on a decision by the Federal Constitutional Court.

According to the Federal Constitutional Court, Article 16a Paragraph 2 of the Basic Law regulates that member states of the European Communities are considered safe. It is stipulated that returns to third countries can only take place if it is ensured that the Geneva Refugee Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights apply there. Because Turkey is not always known for its respect for human rights, Cakas' supporters fear he could be treated poorly there.

Concerns about security in Turkey

Caka's family and friends point out the dangers that deportation to Turkey would entail. According to Dr. According to Elberling, this could mean massive health and personal risks for Cakas. The urgent application is intended to ensure that the return to Turkey does not occur due to these significant concerns. The Federal Constitutional Court's decision could have far-reaching effects on the procedure in such cases and is of great interest to many who deal with the issues of flight and deportation.

Meanwhile, Cakas' family remains optimistic and continues to demand a fair trial for their brother. “We hope for justice that we have not seen before,” said Sevcan Cakas. The pressure on the judiciary and politics will increase in the coming days, because every decision can have a decisive influence on the fate of Mehmet Cakas.