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The highest share of persons who received protection status were registered in Germany, according to Eurostat.

A court in Germany previously rejected the application of the two people who received sentences on "terrorism" charges in Turkey because "they were too politically engaged."

In 2021, 2,460 asylum applications were made from Turkey to the Netherlands. While the number increased after the coup attempt in 2016, the range of applicants has also widened over the years: Kurds, dissidents, journalists, rights advocates…

The two applicants were sentenced to prison in Turkey for being a member of an illegal organization. A court in Germany said they would not be in danger of being arrested if they were extradited.

Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair and lawyer Eren Keskin says that Greece committed a grave international crime against humanity and announced that they will apply to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

In October 2018, 2 thousand 880 citizens of Turkey applied for asylum in EU countries. 17 thousand 300 citizens of Turkey are currently awaiting reply for their applications.

France-based news site Euronews has reported that Grup Yorum band members, who are on the “wanted” list released by Ministry of Interior, have applied for asylum in France.

According to Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, since the coup attempt on July 15, 2016, 768 higher-ranking public officials and their family members from Turkey have applied for asylum to Germany. More than half of the applications have been granted.