A Belgian appeals court has granted refugee status to a former teacher from Turkey. The court ruled that the applicant's past associations with the Gülen movement constitute a sufficient risk of prosecution. Notably, the decision was made even though the individual had no existing arrest warrants or active investigations against him. The ruling emphasizes that Turkey's ongoing crackdown on the faith-based movement creates a systemic risk. This legal precedent suggests that prior ties alone can justify asylum claims. The decision highlights the perceived danger facing members of the movement regardless of their current legal status in Turkey. The case was handled by the Council for Alien Law.