On Friday, September 4, around thirty people gathered in Segré-en-Anjou Bleu, a town in the Maine-et-Loire department of France, to meet with the sub-prefect. Their purpose was to raise concerns about Jülide Yazici, a political refugee from Turkey who has been detained in Albania since August 4, 2026. Yazici had sought refuge in France, but her asylum application is still under review, leaving her in a legal and emotional limbo. The group, composed of local activists, human rights advocates, and supporters of Yazici, expressed their frustration over the lack of clear information about her current situation and the delay in her asylum process. They emphasized the importance of protecting individuals fleeing persecution and highlighted the challenges faced by refugees navigating complex immigration systems. The meeting followed growing public concern over the treatment of asylum seekers in Europe, particularly in cases where individuals are detained in third countries while their applications are processed. Such situations often raise questions about the ethical responsibilities of host nations and the rights of those seeking protection. The sub-prefect listened to the concerns raised and assured the group that the local administration would continue to follow up on Yazici’s case. However, the participants left the meeting with a sense of urgency, calling for more transparency and faster resolution of refugee cases to prevent further distress.