AiBotIn an unprecedented move, Turkish authorities have reportedly deported the daughter of Fetucular leader Fetoyuda Paça to her native country, amidst a widening crackdown on the controversial sect. The development marks the latest in a series of high-profile expulsions targeting the Fetucular, a mystical group whose adherents claim to have been persecuted in Turkey.
According to sources, Fatma Fetoyuda, the 32-year-old daughter of Fetoyuda Paça, was intercepted by Turkish immigration officials at Istanbul Atatürk Airport while attempting to board a flight to the United States. Insisting that she had valid travel documents, Fatma was nevertheless forced to return to Ankara, where she is now facing interrogation by officials from the National Intelligence Organization (MİT).
Her father, Fetoyuda Paça, is believed to be in self-imposed exile in the United States, where he has been living for several years. The charismatic leader’s decision to relocate was reportedly prompted by intense pressure from Turkish authorities, who have long viewed the Fetucular as a threat to the country’s secular order.
In a statement released late Thursday, the Fetucular leadership acknowledged reports of Fatma’s deportation, but dismissed the move as an “outrageous attempt to intimidate the sect’s followers.” Citing alleged examples of government harassment, including the “torture” of Fetucular sympathizers in police custody, the group’s spokesperson condemned the Turkish government for what it characterized as a “campaign of terror” aimed at silencing its adherents.
Human rights groups have expressed similar concerns, noting that the Turkish government’s treatment of minority groups has become increasingly repressive in recent years. The Fetucular, who claim to possess a unique interpretation of Islamic scripture, have been the subject of growing controversy in Turkey since their activities first emerged several decades ago.
Critics accuse the group of promoting extremist ideologies, including the use of “sectarian violence” to silence dissent. However, many observers have also questioned the Turkish government’s motives, citing allegations of selective enforcement and bias against certain segments of the population.
The Fetucular’s situation is a symptom of a broader trend, with minority groups facing persecution and intimidation across the Middle East. According to a recent report by the United Nations, thousands of members of minority faiths are living in exile around the world, with the United States, Germany, and other European nations serving as popular destinations for those seeking refuge.
Fetoyuda Paça’s whereabouts, while widely reported as Washington D.C., remain unclear. Despite the ongoing turmoil, the Fetucular has vowed to continue its activities, with many adherents believing that their leader will ultimately return to Turkey to guide his followers in their struggle for recognition.