International Federation for Human Rights

12 July 2013

Authorities failing to prosecute crimes against protesters.

Following the death of a fifth protester, the FIDH deplores the response to the demonstrations that have been held throughout Turkey since 28 May. Rather than promoting reconciliation and ensuring that Turkey’s citizens are protected and freedom of speech respected, the authorities are engaging in a veritable “witch hunt” against protesters, observers and the assistance given to peaceful demonstrators, and fail to adopt a dissuasive behaviour notably against members of the public force notably following their patently disproportionately use of force.

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