Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian Hanna Saka passed away while returning to Iraq after Sweden rejects his asylum claim after seven years

WARSAW/ STOCKHOLM / BAGHDAD — A Turkish Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Warsaw, Poland, following the death of Hanna Saka (84), a Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian passenger who was en route to Baghdad, Iraq, after his asylum application to Sweden was rejected by the Swedish Migration Service.

Despite having spent seven years in Sweden, the Swedish Migration Service decided to deport him.

Adil Saka, the deceased’s brother, recounted the deteriorating condition of Hanna upon arrival at the airport, which rapidly worsened. Despite calling for assistance from the flight attendant and medical personnel, their efforts were in vain. A doctor onboard confirmed Hanna Saka’s passing, prompting the pilot to initiate an emergency landing in Warsaw.

Upon touchdown, Polish police swiftly arrived at the airport, conducted inquiries with Adil Saka, and notified him of the decision to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Authorities announced that Hanna’s body would be officially transferred to Iraq through the Iraqi Embassy.

Hanna Saka had been grappling with heart disease and health issues in his lower extremities. His mental and physical health deteriorated further due to the stress following the rejection of his asylum application and the subsequent deportation order issued by the Swedish Migration Service.