Amnesty Turkey Director İdil Eser was among 10 human rights defenders detained
while attending a human rights workshop on 5 July. For over 24 hours
the authorities refused to reveal their whereabouts and they were denied
the right to call their loved ones.
Their detention follows the arrest of Amnesty Turkey Chair Taner
Kiliç, who has been imprisoned since 6 June. They all face criminal
investigations on the absurd suspicion of being members of an ‘armed
terrorist organization’.
The Turkish government is abusing its power, deliberately making the country a dangerous place for people who speak out for human rights.
These brave activists have been detained for no reason except for their belief in human rights. While they are behind bars, we will march for them. While they are gagged, we will speak out for them and you should also.
Read more: Turkey: Free the Human Rights Defenders | Amnesty International
The Turkish government is abusing its power, deliberately making the country a dangerous place for people who speak out for human rights.
These brave activists have been detained for no reason except for their belief in human rights. While they are behind bars, we will march for them. While they are gagged, we will speak out for them and you should also.
Read more: Turkey: Free the Human Rights Defenders | Amnesty International
