US EditionEuropean human rights body denounces arrest of Turkish activist critical of Erdogan
- The Council of Europe delegation denounced the arrest of a Turkish activist for criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government during a speech.
- Marc Cools stated there was no legal justification for the detention of the activist, emphasizing that silencing youth silences democracy.
- Opposition parties and human rights organizations accused Erdogan of undermining democracy and freedom of expression during his rule.
- Critics see the arrests as a politically motivated crackdown on opposition parties, which had significant local election gains.
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European human rights body denounces arrest of Turkish activist
ANKARA: A Council of Europe delegation on Friday denounced the arrest of a Turkish human rights and activist who was detained after delivering a speech critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government at a session of Europe’s leading human rights body. Enes Hocaogullari, who took part in a March meeting of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, as one of Turkiye’s
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European human rights body denounces arrest of Turkish activist critical of Erdogan
A Council of Europe delegation has criticized the arrest of a Turkish activist who was detained after denouncing President Erdogan's government at a meeting of Europe’s leading human rights body.
Council of Europe congress urges release of Turkish youth delegate after Ankara visit - Stockholm Center for Freedom
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe on Friday urged Turkey to release Enes Hocaoğulları, a 23-year-old LGBTQ+ activist and its youth delegate for Turkey, saying his prosecution over a speech delivered in Strasbourg represents a direct attack on democracy, Turkish Minute reported. A congress delegation led by President Marc Cools visited Ankara September 4–5, meeting with Deputy Justice Minister Hurşit Yıldırım…
A Council of Europe delegation on Friday condemned the arrest of 23-year-old Turkish human rights activist and LGBT activist Enes Khojaogullari after criticizing the Turkish authorities.
Council of Europe congress urges release of Turkish youth delegate after Ankara visit - Turkish Minute
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe on Friday urged Turkey to release Enes Hocaoğulları, a 23-year-old LGBTQ+ activist and its youth delegate for Turkey, saying his prosecution over a speech delivered in Strasbourg represents a direct attack on democracy. A congress delegation led by President Marc Cools visited Ankara September 4–5, meeting with Deputy Justice Minister Hurşit Yıldırım, political parties, civi…
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