Convictions of Human Rights Defenders in Turkey Quashed The convictions of four human rights defenders, including Taner Kılıç, the Honorary Chair of Amnesty Türkiye, and Idil Eser, the ex-director of Amnesty Türkiye, were quashed by a Turkish court. Although Amnesty International described the ruling as a huge relief, they also […]
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The Emerging Threats to Democracy: Turkey’s Internet Censorship and the Upcoming Election
Turkey gears up for a high-stakes parliamentary and presidential election on May 14, 2022. However, two international human rights organizations, ARTICLE 19 and Human Rights Watch, have expressed concern over the government’s efforts to tighten control over the digital ecosystem in the lead-up to the election. These efforts could undermine […]