Published : 07-03-2016
A Palestinian refugee, “Basel Azzam”, started a hunger strike in Ataturk Airport protesting against the Turkish authorities after they banned him from entering the country. Azzam, former soldier in PLA, had defected from PLA rejecting to fight alongside Assad regime. He fled the country towards Turkey, but he was prevented from entering under the pretext of not having visa.
After four months of arresting in the airport, Azzam announced hunger strike demanding to be treated according to the international law. From their part, activists told AGPS that neither Palestinian embassy nor Palestinian factions have intervene to solve his problem. It is indicated that AGPS launched appeals for Azzam's case who is still in the airport detention.
A Palestinian refugee, “Basel Azzam”, started a hunger strike in Ataturk Airport protesting against the Turkish authorities after they banned him from entering the country. Azzam, former soldier in PLA, had defected from PLA rejecting to fight alongside Assad regime. He fled the country towards Turkey, but he was prevented from entering under the pretext of not having visa.
After four months of arresting in the airport, Azzam announced hunger strike demanding to be treated according to the international law. From their part, activists told AGPS that neither Palestinian embassy nor Palestinian factions have intervene to solve his problem. It is indicated that AGPS launched appeals for Azzam's case who is still in the airport detention.
