Key Facts
• Kurdish man M fled persecution in Turkey and has lived in Japan for 25 years.
• M’s sixth refugee application was denied in June 2025; deportation notice issued in August.
• M suffers from angina and gallstones, with surgery scheduled for October 2025.
• Over 200 messages opposing deportation were collected by a support group by September 16.
• Citizens demand humane treatment, citing risks of arrest and health complications.
• Messages highlight potential violations of treaties, the constitution, and humanitarian principles.
Summary
A Kurdish man, identified as M, who fled persecution in Turkey and has lived in Japan for 25 years, faces imminent deportation. Despite his long-term residence and health issues, including angina and gallstones requiring surgery, his sixth refugee application was denied in June 2025. A deportation notice was issued in August. A support group advocating for M has collected over 200 messages from citizens opposing the deportation, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and potential violations of international treaties and constitutional rights. Critics urge Japan’s immigration authorities to reconsider their stance and allow M to receive necessary medical treatment.
