Turkish state media are hunting journalist Bulent Kenes

Information regarding Bulent Kane’s presence in Sweden must have been presented as a precedent, despite the fact that the address in Sweden is not hidden.

– They posted it like they revealed my home or my hiding place, says Kines.

– I’m not hiding in Sweden. I’m a public figure here and do several interviews. My address is public.

Allegations of the 2016 coup attempt

On Wednesday, Expressen reported that the pro-government Daily Sabah had published photos, among other things, of Kane’s home and car. He is one of about thirty people involved in Sweden’s negotiations with Turkey, which could prevent Sweden’s membership in NATO.

During Saturday I reported sound echo The Daily Sabah has identified many people that Turkey wants to acquire. With names and pictures, people are commented and described as “runaways living in luxury”. Many of them are accused of involvement in the failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016.

“I wouldn’t be that stupid”

Bulent Kenes is one of those accused of participating in the planning of the coup attempt. Kennes believes this is not true, but has only written critical articles about Turkish President Erdogan’s restriction of democracy.

– If I were really involved in the coup, I wouldn’t be so stupid as to expose it. I am not stupid. He says I am not part of the coup.

creates anxiety

Turkey has requested the extradition of Bulent Kenes from Sweden, and his case has not yet been heard by the Supreme Court. For him, the suspension raises concern about the future.

– I am concerned that negotiations between the newly formed Swedish government and Erdogan’s authoritarian and Islamist-fascist regime will affect the decision to extradite, he said.