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Büyük v. Bulgaria – 23843/17

Country Bulgaria
Status PENDING
Court ECtHR
Relevant Law Article 3, 13
Year N/A
Found for N/A

The applicant, a Turkish national, was requested extradition to Turkey due to his alleged involvement in terrorist acts related to the Gülen movement in Turkey. On his way to an appointment with the Bulgarian asylum authorities, he was arrested and immediately sent back to Turkey outside a formal procedure. The applicant, who is currently detained in Turkey, claims that Bulgaria violated his rights under Articles 3 and 13 ECHR.