One of eight Turkish soldiers who had fled to Greece by helicopter after failed military coup in July 2016 has received asylum re. The man was a co-pilot of helicopters, it was called judicial circles. The body responsible for asylum procedures granted him asylum on Friday evening.

According to a report by Greek television station Skai, judges in last instance decided that a fair, human rights-related procedure was not guaranteed for person concerned, should he be extradited to Turkey. Moreover, nothing indicates that man was involved in coup attempt in his homeland.

The asylum procedures of or seven men have not yet been completed. It will be decided in coming weeks, it was called judicial circles.

Turkish government warns against burden of relations with Ans

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted angrily. The decision will burden diplomatic relations between Turkey and Greece. Greece, with its decision, has again proved that it coup protection, said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. In past, Turkey had repeatedly demanded surrender of fugitive soldiers.

In May of this year, however, Supreme Greek court rejected motions and referred to human rights situation in Turkey in its explanatory memorandum. At beginning of December, however, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said during a visit to Ans that Greek head of government Alexis Tsipras promised him delivery of eight soldiers. Erdoğan also questioned Turkish-Greek border, which furr burdened diplomatic relations between two countries.

Since coup attempt in July 2016, Turkish leadership has been fighting against political opponents. More than 50,000 people, among m German citizens and more than 150 journalists, are currently detained. More than 140,000 workers were dismissed. Among m are military, judges and teachers.

Date Of Update: 31 December 2017, 12:02