Document #2136977

Amnesty International, FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights, OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture et al. (Author)

Türkiye: Lengthy prison sentences imposed on ÖHD lawyers and TUAD members for lawful professional and human rights work; Joint statement by legal and human rights organizations [EUR 44/0720/2026]

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2136977/EUR4407202026ENGLISH.pdf

© Amnesty International

ecoi.net description:
Joint NGO statement on the conviction of 10 lawyers of the Association of Lawyers for Freedom (ÖHD) and of 20 members of the Prisoners Families Solidarity Association (TUAD) in an unfair trial; they were accused of facilitating communication between prisoners and the outside world
Country:
Türkiye
Sources:
Amnesty International, FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights, OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture et al. (Author)
Published:
17 February 2026
Original link:
https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EUR4407202026ENGLISH.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Available on ecoi.net since:
23 February 2026
Document ID:
2136977

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