Zeynep Alpboğa faces potential deportation from Germany to Turkey

Zeynep Alpboğa, a 55-year-old woman who has lived in Bielefeld, Germany, for approximately 22 years, faces potential deportation to Turkey. Her family reports that she was detained by police at her home on August 20.

The family and supporters claim that Alpboğa faces political persecution in Turkey and fears she could be arrested if returned. They have issued an urgent call for solidarity from human rights defenders and legal professionals to halt the deportation, which is reportedly planned for August 26.

Reports suggest the immigration authorities may be moving forward with the deportation following her youngest daughter reaching the age of majority. While the specific legal grounds for the deportation have not been officially detailed, the case has sparked local debate regarding migration policy and the risks faced by individuals being returned to countries where they face political targeting.