Post by bisal37 on Mar 11, 2024 5:02:54 GMT
A Turkish citizen anonymously writes his thoughts on exile from Turkey as he passes border control and leaves behind his beloved country, which is "taking its breath away" from President Erdogan's austerity measures.... A few months have passed since the failed coup in Turkey and the situation in my country was getting worse. I was seeing friends, colleagues and family members investigated, prosecuted, arrested, fired, suspended and threatened in many different ways. Most of them, I was sure, were not involved in any terrorist or anti-government groups or activities, and many were staying away from politics and doing their jobs for the sake of their families.
But the oppression and USA Phone Number omnipresent fear was increasing and I realized that I could no longer breathe my own country. Therefore, I decided to leave, at least for the moment, to gain energy and experience abroad, which is necessary both for me and for the future of my country. After weeks of preparation, I approached the border police corner at the airport. I had prepared the documents and was ready for any questions the police might ask. Read also: Rain and snow, the weather forecast for the next week Did they have doubts? Bardhi takes out the mother's photo from the hospital, makes a touching dedication I was afraid that every Turkish citizen who leaves the country must prove the reason for his travel.
Due to the state of emergency, thousands of people were banned from leaving the country for reasons known or not. Some were even arrested for trying to leave or return to their homeland. As has become the custom since last year's failed coup, officials rarely provide reasons or evidence for their actions. I was worried that my name was on some government blacklist, which would mean the end of my plans. I handed my passport to the policeman with a fake smile. He slowly opened it and started checking my name on the computer. I began to sweat and my vision blurred. When he noisily stamped my passport, I regained consciousness. It meant that there was no problem and that I was free to leave.
But the oppression and USA Phone Number omnipresent fear was increasing and I realized that I could no longer breathe my own country. Therefore, I decided to leave, at least for the moment, to gain energy and experience abroad, which is necessary both for me and for the future of my country. After weeks of preparation, I approached the border police corner at the airport. I had prepared the documents and was ready for any questions the police might ask. Read also: Rain and snow, the weather forecast for the next week Did they have doubts? Bardhi takes out the mother's photo from the hospital, makes a touching dedication I was afraid that every Turkish citizen who leaves the country must prove the reason for his travel.
Due to the state of emergency, thousands of people were banned from leaving the country for reasons known or not. Some were even arrested for trying to leave or return to their homeland. As has become the custom since last year's failed coup, officials rarely provide reasons or evidence for their actions. I was worried that my name was on some government blacklist, which would mean the end of my plans. I handed my passport to the policeman with a fake smile. He slowly opened it and started checking my name on the computer. I began to sweat and my vision blurred. When he noisily stamped my passport, I regained consciousness. It meant that there was no problem and that I was free to leave.