Greece's supreme court has cleared the way for the granting of asylum to eight Turkish servicemen who fled their country hours after an abortive military coup two years ago in a case that has heightened tensions between the two regional rivals. His asylum had been suspended pending hearing of the government appeal, and will be reactivated once Wednesday's ruling is formally published. The supreme court ruling is expected to apply to the other seven, too. The man whose case the supreme court ruled on has been released from police custody but is living in a secret location under heavy police guard. But he expressed fears as to their potential status after gaining asylum, as Turkey would probably seek their extradition from whatever country they end up in.

Source: ABC News May 24, 2018 11:48 UTC