Kurdish enthusiast to discontinue participation following hunger strike and self-destructive announcement
In a series of events that have sparked widespread concern, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BamF) has ordered the deportation of a Kurdish activist, Hamza A., despite his deteriorating health and ongoing legal battles.
Hamza A.'s subsequent asylum applications and requests for legal assistance from various administrative courts have been rejected by the BamF. This decision was made in July 2019, without providing any reasons, according to reports.
The activist's health has been a significant concern, with the public health official (Amtsarzt) declaring him fit for travel despite his severe health deterioration, including a 20 kg weight loss, self-injury, and a suicide attempt. During his hunger strike and detention, Hamza A. did not receive hospital treatment.
Civil rights lawyer Frank Richter believes that people who are well integrated and have not committed any crimes should not be deported, a sentiment shared by many. The Saxon Refugee Council also argues that the repression against Kurdish activists in Turkey is not in line with European law or a humanitarian understanding.
The case of Hamza A. has been taken up by the Higher Administrative Court in Bautzen, which must reconsider his case due to a bureaucratic error. However, the Administrative Court of Chemnitz later confirmed that the rejection was lawful. The Saxon State Directorate is legally obliged to carry out his deportation.
This case is not isolated. Human rights organizations have been pointing out for years the massive repression against Kurdish activists in Turkey. Reports suggest that expressions of solidarity in Turkey can lead to long prison sentences for Kurdish activists.
In a more troubling development, Germany has been accused of deporting people from psychiatric facilities to Kabul. Serious allegations are now being raised against the federal government regarding the deportation of people from psychiatric facilities to Afghanistan.
These developments have sparked widespread outrage and calls for action from civil society, human rights organizations, and political leaders. The issue continues to be a subject of intense debate and discussion, with many questioning the ethical and legal implications of these decisions.
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