29.06.2026 13:11
Ali Baybaş, 77, who was stranded in Mecca, Saudi Arabia about 40 years ago, has asked authorities for help to return to Turkey despite his health problems. Stating that he cannot leave the country because he did not attend court, Baybaş appealed, saying, "My only wish is for Turkey to take me."
77-year-old Ali Baybaş, who says he has been stranded in Mecca, Saudi Arabia for about 40 years, has called for help to return to Turkey. Baybaş, originally from Kavak village in the Gürün district of Sivas, stated that he has been living in longing for his country for years.
HE SAYS HE HAS NOT RETURNED TO HIS COUNTRY FOR 40 YEARS
According to claims, Ali Baybaş, who was not allowed to leave the country because he did not attend a court case opened in Saudi Arabia, has been living in Mecca for years. It was learned that Baybaş, who struggles with various health problems, cannot use part of his body.
"MY ONLY WISH IS FOR TURKEY TO TAKE ME BACK"
Ali Baybaş, who is supported by a Turkish citizen living in Saudi Arabia, addressed the authorities, describing the difficulties he faces.
Baybaş said, "I am from Kavak village in the Gürün district of Sivas, born in 1949. I have been here for 40 years. There was a court case here, I did not attend. The consulate did not give me the court date because I had wounds on my head from falling. I could not maintain my balance. My arm, leg, and waist are paralyzed. My only wish is for Turkey to take me back."