6
Jul
2021
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The repression of the opposition in Turkey, specifically HDP (debate)
Madam President, nothing can justify the death of democracy, nor fear of terrorism, nor allegations of disloyalty. It is not the HDP that the Turkish authorities are attacking. It is the foundations of pluralism in the country itself. When I met with HDP members in a small Turkish town a couple of weeks ago, I sensed what it means when democracy dies. Those were simple people, not big political sh…