Our statement: Upcoming elections in Turkey: Neither free nor fair
In addition to identifying violations of the principle of free and fair elections in accordance with the Protocol 1, Article 3 of the Human Rights Act, it is important to draw consequences from violations. European institutions, especially the Council of Europe, need to be more proactive here.
Memorandum by the Council of Europe commissioner for human rights Dunja Mijatovic
Turkey reverse a critically hostile environment for freedom of expression and for journalists, human rights defenders and civil society.
Report by UN Syria Commission of Inquiry
Turkish aerial attacks on power plants deprived nearly one million people of water & electricity for weeks, in violation of international humanitarian law. Civilians were also killed. Such attacks may amount to war crimes.
Report by the US Department of Defense
A recent report issued by the US Department of Defense indicates that the terrorist ISIS group persists in utilizing Turkey for the transfer of funds and to facilitate support for its regional and global activities.
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