FEHMI ACAT

He was born in 1977 in Derik district of Mardin province. He graduated from Diyarbakır İmam Hatip High School and Niğde University Faculty of Education. He started his teaching career at Yüceli Primary School in Kızıltepe district of Mardin and served in various regions of the country. He engaged in activities for the benefit of society in many civil society organizations. His articles were published on different websites. On July 10, 2016, he was arrested on grounds of "opposition to the government" and "membership in civil society organizations." While in custody, he was dismissed from his state position by Decree Law No. 672 issued. He was released on February 2, 2018. Due to ongoing pressures and the denial of his right to a fair trial, the writer left Turkey. He currently resides in Switzerland.