Thread by @RISEUP4R0JAVA

We want to draw your attention to the case of Znar Bozkurt, who is facing deportation from Sweden to Turkey. His crimes: Being Kurdish, homosexual & pro democracy.
#StopDeportingZinarBozkurt

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The 26-year-old fled Turkey because he feared political persecution: when he applied for asylum in Sweden, he claimed to be persecuted in Turkey because of his identity as a Kurd, his homosexuality and his commitment to the #HDP.
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Znar came to Sweden as a worker and was only 18 years old at the time. During his time in Sweden, Znar has worked, studied and has his partner there.
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However, his asylum application was rejected on the pretext that he had links to the PKK. The Firat news agency reports that during interrogation he was accused of sympathizing with the #HDP and the YPG/YPJ and writing about the fight against ISIS in Kobanê in digital media.
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Nevertheless, he managed to live in #Sweden for 8 years. Until now, just a few weeks before the meeting between Turkish & Swedish officials, he was arrested to deport him to Turkey, where he would face a long prison sentence & severe torture.
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In view of the negotiations on Sweden's accession to #NATO, Sweden seems to be ready to sacrifice politically persecuted people in order to appease the fascist Turkish state. Znar is not guilty of any crime, his extradition must be stopped!

ft.com/content/957b76…
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To protest the inhumane process Znar entered a hunger strike, stating that he will fast to death.
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Due to his hunger strike, pressure from activists, and media attention, Znar's case is now being reconsidered. According to his network of support public attention is still necessary to prevent a new deportation decision.
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For more Information on Znars case and his current situation you should follow:
@maria_mebarak (here tweets Znar himself), @CanbackRasmus & @realrojkom (for regular updates)

#StopDeportingZinarBozkurt
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A campaign to free Znar was launched by @AlltAtAllaGbg and calls to take pictures of yourselves with the hashtag #FreeZnar

https://twitter.com/CanbackRasmus/status/1563178781841698818?s=20&t=dFW82SaDaw54Ews8dw4Wug