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Turkey: ETUC and ITUC deeply worried by the latest developments
19-08-2016
The ITUC and the ETUC are deeply worried by the latest developments in Turkey, including the new attacks on press freedom and human rights with the ban of the daily ‘Ozgur Gundem’ and the detention of 23 journalist and staff members in Istanbul on 16 August.
Turkey: ITUC and ETUC Deeply Concerned at Government Purge
26-07-2016
Brussels, 26 July 2016 (ITUC/ETUC): The ITUC and ETUC have strongly condemned the failed coup in Turkey and offered our deepest condolences to the victims. Unconstitutional attempts – especially involving military force – to seize power and overthrow democracy are unacceptable. We call for the investigation and eventual prosecution of those responsible to be conducted in full respect of the rule of law.
Turkey: Dictatorship a Step Closer After Deplorable Failed Coup
18-07-2016
The ITUC has expressed deep concern over the dismissal of nearly 3,000 prosecutors and judges, along with 8,000 police and a large number of civil servants in the wake of the failed military coup in Turkey. 232 people were reportedly killed during the coup attempt, and some 1,400 wounded.
ITUC Condemns Istanbul Airport Attack
29-06-2016
The ITUC has condemned yesterday’s attack at Istanbul Airport, which has taken the lives of 41 people and injured at least 140 more.
Turkey: European and International Trade Unions Demand Immediate release of DISK General Secretary
17-06-2016
European and international trade union organisations have expressed their shock and anger at the news that Arzu Çerkezoğlu, General Secretary of their Turkish affiliate DISK, has been arrested at Istanbul airport as she was about to take a flight to Germany to visit a relative in hospital.