Human Rights Concerns Rise as Turkish Court Upholds 30-year Sentence for Seafarer
On March 9, Turkey’s Supreme Court upheld a 30-year sentence for Chief Mate Ali Albokhari, arrested aboard the Phoenician M after drugs were found. Despite a lack of evidence against him, Albokhari remains imprisoned, facing health issues. NGOs urge for enhanced protections for seafarers amid rising geopolitical threats.