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Fifty political leaders from around world call on Erdoğan to drop closure case against HDP

Fifty political leaders from around world call on Erdoğan to drop closure case against HDP

The leaders stressed that a possible closure of the party months into the elections places the Turkey's democracy in dire jeopardy.

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Seventy-five women's organizations and individuals from five continents have urged the UN to mobilize its mechanisms regarding attacks on Makhmour, Sinjar, and Rojava.

Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the TTB has addressed an open letter to the World Medical Association and Standing Committee of European Doctors: “War and armed clashes going on in Ukraine must immediately end”.

Magna Charta Observatory: Restore academic freedom, autonomy at Boğaziçi University

OPEN LETTER

Magna Charta Observatory: Restore academic freedom, autonomy at Boğaziçi University

The Magna Charta Observatory calls on Erdoğan “to enable Boğaziçi University and all universities in Turkey to reach their full potential by respecting the spirit of UN agreements and enabling universities to operate in accordance with the Magna Charta.”

24 February 2022

‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’

SCHOLARS AT RISK

‘Restore academic freedom and autonomy at Boğaziçi University’

In an open letter to President Erdoğan, Council of Higher Education head Prof. Özvar and Boğaziçi University’s appointed rector Naci İnci, Scholars at Risk has called for “immediate steps to safeguard academic freedom and institutional autonomy.”

3 February 2022

‘Failure to release Osman Kavala must prompt infringement proceedings’

AMNESTY TO COUNCIL OF EUROPE

‘Failure to release Osman Kavala must prompt infringement proceedings’

As the court ruled for the continuation of Osman Kavala’s arrest on November 26, Amnesty International has addressed an open letter to the heads of states of the Council of Europe, calling on them to launch infringement proceedings against Turkey.

29 November 2021

International medical organizations express support for Dr. Gökalp

LETTER TO ERDOĞAN, MINISTERS

International medical organizations express support for Dr. Gökalp

The World Medical Association and Standing Committee of European Doctors have addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan and ministers, underlining that Şeyhmus Gökalp is tried “in absence of substantiated, lawfully obtained evidence.”

11 November 2021

International support for academic Can Candan

DISMISSED FROM BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

International support for academic Can Candan

Over 300 academics and filmmakers have addressed an open letter to the Rectorate of Boğaziçi University, its Senate and the Council of Higher Education, expressing support for Can Candan, who has been dismissed by the appointed acting rector.

Boğaziçi University | Elected senators address an open letter to rector candidates

RESISTANCE CONTINUES

Boğaziçi University | Elected senators address an open letter to rector candidates

In an open letter to the rector candidates, the elected senators of Boğaziçi University say, “Rector candidates must undertake that they will abide by the values of our university, its principles of bottom-up governance, meritocracy and autonomy.”

23 July 2021 Dilek Şen

Open letter to President from Boğaziçi University students

2 NEW FACULTIES BY DECREE

Open letter to President from Boğaziçi University students

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Erdoğan has issued a Presidential decree to open two new faculties at the university. The Boğaziçi Solidarity has addressed an open letter to the President.

6 February 2021

‘Launch a serious investigation about Hurmüz Diril’s fate’

32 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Launch a serious investigation about Hurmüz Diril’s fate’

32 Assyrian and Chaldean organizations have addressed an open letter to Turkey’s Justice and Interior Ministries regarding the Diril couple who got missing in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak last January.

28 January 2021

‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison

Addressing an open letter to Turkey’s Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, Amnesty International has requested a “new prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment” of a prisoner in Diyarbakır.

21 December 2020

Human Rights Association addresses an open letter to ECtHR President Spano

Human Rights Association addresses an open letter to ECtHR President Spano

The İHD has penned an open letter to ECtHR President Spano: “In order for your visit to Turkey to genuinely be beneficial, your lending an ear to civil society organizations that make the voices of rights victims be heard bears vital significance.”

2 September 2020

From Ünsal to Soylu: You are apparently agitated again, you are afraid

OPEN LETTER BY DEATH FASTING LAWYER

From Ünsal to Soylu: You are apparently agitated again, you are afraid

Death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has penned an open letter to Minister of Interior. Noting that he mentioned the killing of Prosecutor Selim Kiraz though he knew that it was not in the case file, Ünsal has said, “You try to create an impression.”

1 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Mehmet Altan addresses an open letter to ECtHR President

Mehmet Altan addresses an open letter to ECtHR President

Ahead of his visit to Turkey, Altan has penned an open letter to ECtHR President Spano, who is expected to be given an honorary doctorate: “Those who will give you an honorary doctorate are the very people who dismissed me and many other academics.”

MESA sends an open letter to President Erdoğan for Bülent Şık

MESA sends an open letter to President Erdoğan for Bülent Şık

President of Middle East Studies Association (MESA) Dina Rizk Khoury has addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan for Asst. Prof. Bülent Şık, who has been sentenced to prison for sharing the results of Health Ministry’s cancer research with the public.

22 July 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Eight politicians and intellectuals, namely Ahmet Türk, Celal Doğan, Kezban Hatemi, Nesrin Nas, Oya Baydar, Rıza Türmen, Tarhan Erdem and Zülfü Livaneli, have called on the Parliament and political parties to take action to eliminate inequality.

‘Excavation and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Must Continue in Hasankeyf’

OPEN LETTER FROM LIFE DEFENDERS

‘Excavation and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Must Continue in Hasankeyf’

The letter reads, “The continuation of archaeological excavation and conservation work would also create employment opportunities for local residents who face an extended period of economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

‘Court Cannot Justify Osman Kavala’s Continued Detention’

‘Court Cannot Justify Osman Kavala’s Continued Detention’

In their letter to the Financial Times, European politicians and academics have said, “In its treatment of Kavala, Turkey is in clear breach of its commitments under the ECHR and has along the way alienated almost every friend it once had in Europe.”

30 January 2020

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

Members of European Parliament from various parties and political groups have addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan: “We urge you to end repression against members of the HDP and CHP and accept the results of local elections”.

13 September 2019

Ida Mountains Letter by Unity for Democracy: Help us to Stop Massacre of Nature

Ida Mountains Letter by Unity for Democracy: Help us to Stop Massacre of Nature

As the Canada-based Alamos Gold Inc. continues destructing the nature in Ida Mountains, the Unity for Democracy Initiative has sent a letter to 39 institutions and organizations from Canada: "We call on you to help us halt the massacre of nature".

Support for Academics for Peace by Over 1,800 Academics from Around the World

Support for Academics for Peace by Over 1,800 Academics from Around the World

More than 1,800 academics from around the world, including Noam Chomsky and Judith Butler, have signed an open letter in support of Prof. Füsun Üstel and all other Academics for Peace, facing imprisonment for having signed the peace declaration.

Writers, Academics from Europe Address Letter To Erdoğan for Kavala’s Release

Writers, Academics from Europe Address Letter To Erdoğan for Kavala’s Release

35 academics, writers and researchers have come together under the guidance of the European Network on Political Group Analysis Jean-François Bayart, and addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan demanding Anadolu Kültür Executive Board Chair Osman Kavala’s release.

31 October 2017

Kurdish-Iranian Director Sends Letter to PM on Kobane

Kurdish-Iranian Director Sends Letter to PM on Kobane

“Helping out Kobane would also mean helping the humanity,” wrote Kurdish-Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi in his open to letter to PM Davutoğlu.