Omits “Islam” from his ID Card, Now Threatened

E.F from Adıyaman who made “islam” removed from religion section of his ID card is now being threatened by unidentified persons.

E.F’s home has been marked and he received two threatening letters. A third letter has been sent to him.

İHD resorted to the judgment

According to the news of İdris Emen from Radikal Daily Newspaper, E.F’s home was marked on May 21 after he made inscription “İslam” from his ID card omitted.

After receiving two threating letters, E.F consulted Adıyaman provincial branch of Human Rights Association (İHD) and stated he was afraid of his security of life.  

İHD made an allegation to Public Prosecutor of Adıyaman on May 25.

Threating continued in Antep province

E.F moved in his relative’s house in Antep province but he didn’t get rid of the threats.

“I’m an atheist, my family is Alevi”

E.F gave his testimony in Antep and returned to Adıyaman because he thought he hadn’t life safety.  

E.F. told:

"My home in Adıyaman has been marked. I received two threatening letters and moved in Antep. However, it didn’t work. Threats continued there. I’m afraid to go outside and see my friends now.

 “I’m an atheist, my friend is Alevi. I think that’s the reason for all of it. I request offenders to be found.

 “I consulted the governorship and requested police protection. I ask for my demand to be fulfilled."

Süzen: E.F may lose his sanity 

İHD Adıyaman provincial branch chairperson, Osman Süzen said:

“We took serious those threats and made an allegation to Public Prosecutor of Adıyaman. In spite of our allegation, E.F kept receiving threating letters. It is a difficult situation.  

 “We demand this situation to be clarified by the prosecution. If the threats continue, E.F may lose his sanity.

 “It is non issuable for E.F not to be affected psychologically from those menaces.  Offenders can be E.F’s acquaintances.  We demand this situation to be clarified as soon as possible.” (EKN/BD)

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