The Confederation of Kurdish Communities in Germany (KON-MED) has called for the immediate suspension of the possible deportation of Kurdish activist Mehmet Çakas to Turkey.

The Kurdish umbrella organization warned of serious human rights consequences, saying: “Deporting Mehmet Çakas to Turkey would be a human rights scandal,” said Ruken Akça, co-chair of KON-MED. “The German government knows exactly what repression and violence await Kurdish activists there. Handing him over to the Erdoğan regime would be a breach of all principles of the rule of law and humanitarian principles.”

Co-chair Kerem Gök also expressed sharp criticism: “The case of Mehmet Çakas is exemplary of the criminalization of Kurdish activism in Germany and the dangerous collaboration with the Turkish state. At the same time, this would mark a new level of persecution.”

Imminent deportation before release

Mehmet Çakas is currently being held at the Uelzen prison (Lower Saxony) after being sentenced by the Higher Regional Court of Celle to two years and ten months in prison for membership of the PKK. His regular release date is set for October 2025.

However, according to his lawyers, there are indications that the deportation is already being prepared. The Celle Public Prosecutor's Office announced yesterday, Thursday, that it would waive the enforcement of the remaining sentence in the event of deportation. This would allow for immediate deportation—directly from German prison to Turkey. Attorney Dr. Björn Elberling said: “In concrete terms, this means that Mehmet Çakas can be picked up from the prison and deported at any time.”

Call to politicians and civil society

KON-MED calls on the public, members of parliament, and civil society organizations to follow the case closely and build political pressure. It demands not only an immediate halt to deportations, but also a fair asylum procedure in Germany.