Seven Turkish teachers who sought asylum in Moldova were seized and forcibly returned to Turkey in September 2018. Since then, their case was brought before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and Moldova was condemned for violating the rights of the Turkish citizens. Now, Moldova is initiating a criminal case in response to the abuse of power and overstepping of authority that took place when they were expelled. But their case is hardly unique. Since 2016, countries in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus have seen a number of controversial arrests and extraditions at the request of the Turkish authorities.
Hromadske: Turkey’s long arm sparks criminal case in Moldova
People walk atop a historical wall next to Turkish flags in Istanbul on July 17, 2016.
