I am closely observing the recent developments in #Diyarbakir and the region. Yesterday in the early morning, more than 126 people were arrested across 21 provinces in Southeast #Türkiye, among them politicians, renowned journalists, artists and regular citizens. (1/5)
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The arrests took place just 19 days before general #elections. I am concerned about the safety and fairness of these elections. It is alarming that among the arrested were lawyers who mobilised to ensure free elections, as well as journalists from independent media outlets. (2/5)
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SLagodinsky/status/1651266354027134979
It is disconcerting that the arrests took place in areas close to those most affected by the terrible earthquakes of February 2023, and particularly target the #Kurdish community and its representation. (3/5)
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I call upon Turkish authorities to refrain from attacks on civil society and political opponents, especially in the run-up to the elections. (4/5)
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SLagodinsky/status/1651266358930292744
We urge the authorities to demonstrate restraint with arrests and to secure the rights of all detained persons, including the right to have access to a lawyer and to be informed of the charges brought against them. (5/5) #TurkishElections #EUTürkiye
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