Pressure, arrests and detentions decisions that made against DTP (Democratic Society Party) members/executives cause a tense atmosphere, which will affect Newroz celebrations as well.
The mentioned restricting application that is against freedom of association causes restricting applications against also freedom of expressions. There is a possibility that Newroz celebrations, which should serve for peace, might turn into conflict atmosphere. Such a possibility makes us worry.
Probable unlawful attitudes, particularly excessive force, will increase also social opposing groups. Providing demonstration, through which everyone expresses himself/herself freely, and meeting organization is one of the important indications of law state mentality that based on civil society.
We call for attendants to act in right minded manner, to use a peaceful language and to avoid behaviours that increase violence, anger and hatred.
Administrative authorities should be sensible about not to blocking media members, human rights defenders that have an important role for improving independent civilian observation to prevent existing undesirable incidents.
As human rights organizations/defenders believe that in order not to cause a ground provides expansion of conflict once again the Government should be responsible actively in Newroz celebrations.
We remind once again that everyone should act carefully in order not to give an opportunity for implementations by which violations of rights and freedoms reach at the highest level.
HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION MAZLUMDER HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION of TURKEY