“Everything is by the Power of the Weapon”
Abuses and Impunity in Turkish-Occupied Northern Syria
The authoritarian and highly centralized presidential government of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has set back Türkiye’s human rights record by decades, targeting perceived government critics and political opponents, profoundly undermining the independence of the judiciary, and hollowing out democratic institutions. Türkiye has withdrawn from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention) and is subject to a Council of Europe infringement procedure for its failure to implement a judgment of the European Court of Human Rights ordering the release of jailed human rights defender Osman Kavala. Türkiye hosts 3.7 million Syrian refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan and other countries.
February 29, 2024
February 9, 2024
Abuses and Impunity in Turkish-Occupied Northern Syria
Attacks Exacerbate Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis for Millions
Torture and Other Ill-Treatment, Indifference to Violent Assaults
Investigate Public Officials over Responsibility for Deadly Construction
Erdogan Re-elected as Rule of Law Crisis Deepens
Paperwork Is Keeping Children Out of School
Erdoğan should face consequences for his human-rights record
Agenda for Erdogan’s Visit Should Include Protection of Civilians in Conflict
Former Deputies and Mayors Face Prosecution and Prolonged Incarceration for Political Speech
Civilians Bearing the Brunt of Ongoing Attacks by Turkish Forces
Disinformation Law Used to Curb Media Freedom
Attacks Exacerbate Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis for Millions