Urgent Appeal: Co-Chairperson Öztürk Türkdoğan Should Immediately Be Released

URGENT APPEAL:

ÖZTÜRK TÜRKDOĞAN SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE RELEASED

 

19 March 2021

Ankara

Turkey

 

The Human Rights Association would like to inform you about the arrest of its chairperson, Mr. Öztürk Türkdoğan, by police officers and requests your urgent intervention.

Description of the situation:

Early in the morning today, on 19 March 2021, police officers raided İHD Co-Chairperson Mr. Öztürk Türkdoğan’s house and arrested him. İHD’s lawyers are trying to obtain information about this case. His arrest is a blatant violation of human rights. He must be immediately released. İHD will keep you updated on the developments.

Actions requested:

İHD kindly invites you to support its urgent appeal and take action calling on authorities in Turkey to immediately release Mr. Öztürk Türkdoğan.

 

Human Rights Association