Dear Mr. President,The EU Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) sent a letter to you in December 2020 to draw attention to the serious irregularities in Turkey regarding democratic principles, the rule of law and international law. The European institutions, including you… Continue reading
On 14 March allegations were shared on social media regarding the life of Kurdish political leader Abdullah Öcalan. Asrin Law Office released a written statement demanding to create communication channels that will end the state of isolation in Imrali that… Continue reading
IHD 2020 reportThe Human Rights Association (IHD) has released its 2020 report on rights violations in Kurdish-majority regions 100+ people subjected to torture & maltreatment 16 civilians lost their lives in the conflict Right to assembly often restrictedhttps://m.bianet.org/english/human-rights/239148-report-documents-rights-violations-in-kurdish-majority-regions-in-2020 Crackdown on… Continue reading
EUTCC Conferences & Political realities in the context of EU, Turkey, Middle East & the Kurds then & now Speakers: EUTCC board members Prof. K. Westrheim, Norway & Prof. M. Gunter, US Moderator: Dr. J. Miley, EUTCC board member, UK EUTCC Interview… Continue reading
European Parliament resolution on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/d-tr/documents/ep-resolutions First EUTCC Roundtable Debate The first EUTCC Roundtable Debate, entitled “The US, Turkey and the Middle East: continuities,… Continue reading