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Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Addressing the United Nations (UN), the Kurdish Friendship Group in the European Parliament have called for an “international investigation into Turkey’s use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan”.

5 November 2021

MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release

MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release

Turkey has not implemented an ECtHR Grand Chamber for the politician's immediate release.

2 February 2021

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

Approving the resolution on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience, MEPs call on the country to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş without any conditions.

22 January 2021

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

“Turkey’s decision to ‘open’ the sealed-off suburb of Varosha undermines prospects of a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem,” says the Members of the European Parliament in a resolution adopted by 631 votes in favour.

27 November 2020

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

In a letter addressed to European Parliament President Sassoli, 68 Members of the Parliament demand that “the government of Turkey cease its political, economic, and military support for all groups who are part of systematic human rights violations.”

20 October 2020

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

FROM YÜKSEKDAĞ TO MEP SCHIEDER

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

Arrested in Kocaeli Type F Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has addressed a letter to Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Andreas Schieder: “Our only wish is a life where democracy, freedom and fundamental human rights prevail.”

2 September 2020

Statements by the US and EU on Osman Kavala’s continued arrest

Statements by the US and EU on Osman Kavala’s continued arrest

Yesterday marked the 1,000th day of arrested rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala’s imprisonment. The US and the European Union have released statements, raising concerns over “deterioration in basic rights” in Turkey.

‘EU should not tolerate Turkey’s unacceptable actions against the law’

JOINT CALL BY 69 MEPs

‘EU should not tolerate Turkey’s unacceptable actions against the law’

“The government has typically labelled anybody critical of its policies, particularly its Kurdish policy, as a terrorist or a traitor, and an enemy of the state,” reads the joint letter addressed to European Commission Vice President Josep Borrell.