Melike Mettohti
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# Given reason for detention
A number of reasons are reported:
- Having “obstinately worn a veil”.
- Having a “deeply religious family”.
- Going on a Hajj twice.
- Being a relative of a person who “escaped abroad” (her husband lives in Turkey).
The report mentions that Melike was very adamant about wearing a veil, saying to officials that she had rhinitis and had to wear it, even refusing to leave her house so that she could wear it at home. She stopped wearing it in 2016.
# Additional information
Info taken from the Qaraqash List.
Excerpts from the local government administration reports/conclusions regarding the victim:
“Family is strongly religious. Melike Mettohti would cover her face from 2002 to 2014. From 2014 to January 2016, she claimed that she did so because of rhinitis. She only stopped covering her face in January 2016, and was one of the last women doing so in the community. Her husband left for Turkey in February 2016 and has remained there until now. He is suspected of being involved in terrorist organizations. Melike Mettohti left the country twice to go on a pilgrimage. The first time, she went to Saudi Arabia on 1994/07/08 (staying for 45 days). The second time she went to Saudi Arabia on 2002/07/08 (staying for 45 days). Presents a definite threat. Continue training.”