**Local Group Supports Man in Court**
A local human rights group has asked a court to consider the risks of persecution if a Turkish citizen is sent back to Turkey. The Social Justice Center (SJC) submitted a brief to support Temur Katamadze, a 57-year-old man who has been living in Georgia since 2012.
**Reason for Concern**
The SJC is worried that Katamadze could face political persecution if he is sent back to Turkey. He was denied a visa extension in 2020 and his attempts to get Georgian citizenship were unsuccessful. An arrest warrant has been issued against him in Turkey, which the SJC says may be politically motivated.
**Key Points**
* The SJC brief highlights Katamadze’s individual circumstances, human rights situation in Turkey, and risks of torture and discrimination.
* It stresses that Katamadze could face persecution if sent to Turkey, where an arrest warrant has been issued against him.
* The SJC calls for a thorough investigation into the arrest warrant issued against him in Turkey.
**Court Hearing**
On March 18, judge Diana Parkosadze rejected Katamadze’s appeal for refugee status.