Amnesty International Oral Statement on the Occasion of the Human Rights Committee Review of Türkiye

Amnesty International has detailed in its submission to the Committee, that Türkiye failed to comply with its obligations under the Covenant to remedy human rights violations in the country, including the lack of judicial independence and access to fair trial, and the increased restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, especially for those with critical views of the government. View Report in English Download PDF Censorship and Freedom of Expression Europe and Central Asia Freedom of Association Human Rights Defenders and Activists LGBTI Rights Public Statement Research Torture and other ill-treatment Türkiye UN Unfair Trials Unlawful Detention Women's Rights Research Recently added Mozambique: Authorities must end post-election assault on protests now Pakistan: Flood survivors in Sindh province suffer disease and food insecurity amid government inaction – new testimony Brazil: The jury trial in the case of Marielle and Anderson may be a response from the State to violence against human rights defenders. Sudan: Urgent need for civilian protection in wake of escalating violence Japan: Momentum for marriage equality grows with Tokyo High Court ruling Write a letter, change a life Every year, our global community comes together to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat. Join the Write for Rights campaign and demand justice by calling on decision makers to do the right thing.