Ahmet Dogan

For over a decade, the Erdogan regime has been carrying out all kinds of unlawful actions against opposition figures, in full view of the world. As a result, many people have fled Turkey, seeking safety in other countries to protect their families' lives. However, the Erdogan regime is not content with its domestic lawlessness. It is also pursuing these individuals abroad through intelligence and foreign affairs units, disregarding international law by colluding with local gangs and mafia organizations to abduct innocent people. These operations are defended by Erdogan as efforts to “bring dissidents back to Turkey” and are presented as successes. Yet, these actions clearly violate international law and infringe upon the sovereignty of other nations. Unfortunately, these rogue acts do not receive sufficient opposition from the countries involved. To date, Turkish intelligence has abducted people from countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Pakistan, Malaysia, Moldova, and Gabon. Most recently, on October 18, seven Turkish citizens were abducted from the grounds of an official institution in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Although three of them were later released, there is still no information regarding the whereabouts of the other four. This abduction, witnessed by the world, in a capital city of approximately six million people, and captured on security cameras, is nothing short of a disgrace. Despite criticism from human rights organizations and the international community in the affected countries, these abducted individuals are still being forcibly returned to Turkey. The United Nations and the European Union have both highlighted that these forced abductions and unlawful extraditions are in violation of international law, yet the Erdogan regime continues with its illegal activities. As with other abduction cases, the kidnapped individuals will likely be hidden for a while, and once the issue fades from public attention, they will be sent to Turkey. How much longer will the world remain a spectator to this? I also want to address the Kenyan authorities: The people who have sought refuge in your country are under your protection and have been entrusted to you. Please, do not remain silent in the face of this banditry, and take the necessary actions. Enough is enough! #EmergencyKenya #TAG @UNGeneva @NationAfrica @KBCChannel1 @StandardKenya @citizentvkenya @ntvkenya @K24TV @KNA_Ke @RadioAfricaGroup @EbruTVKenya @KassTV @QTVKenya @InooroTV @KisiiTV @MamboJamboTV @NairobiNews @KisumuNews @NairobiJournal @ZukuTV @KBCChannel1