Türkiye appeals ECHR ruling on Demirtaş case - Türkiye News

Turkey has appealed a ruling from the European Court of Human Rights that found a violation in the arrest of Selahattin Demirtaş, the former co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party.

On October 7, Turkey filed an appeal against a July 8 ruling from the European Court of Human Rights concerning Selahattin Demirtaş's arrest.
The ECHR's initial ruling highlighted that Demirtaş's detention represented a violation of his rights, raising concerns about political oppression in Turkey.
Demirtaş, a prominent opposition figure and former co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), has been imprisoned since 2016 on terrorism-related charges.

Why It Matters

This appeal reflects ongoing tensions between Turkey and international human rights standards, particularly regarding political dissent. The outcome may influence Turkey's political landscape and its relations with the European Union.