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HRW director urges Europe to pressure Turkey over human rights record

HRW director urges Europe to pressure Turkey over human rights record

“The EU should make clear that Turkey’s human rights record is a key factor in its relations with the bloc, and that it expects concrete steps from Ankara to improve it,” says Hugh Williamson.

22 November 2023

HRW: Erdoğan encouraged tough police response

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

HRW: Erdoğan encouraged tough police response

“Imposing an unelected presidential-appointee rector on a university with no consultation demonstrates a lack of respect for academic freedom and the autonomy of universities in Turkey,” says HRW’s Williamson amid Boğaziçi University protests.

18 February 2021

HRW: UN Review Should Address Sharp Decline of Rights in Turkey

HRW: UN Review Should Address Sharp Decline of Rights in Turkey

"Turkey's disregard of human rights is a disservice to its citizens, who deserve to live with dignity and freedom," HRW's Williamson said ahead of the Universal Public Review

27 January 2020