- date of issue
- 18.07.2017
A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (18 July) on the detention of human rights defenders in Turkey:
Zusatzinformationen
The German Government condemns the detention of Peter Steudtner and other human rights defenders in Turkey. We demand that he be released from prison without delay.I
t is absurd to accuse a defender and advocate of human rights and democracy such as Peter Steudtner of having links to supporters of terrorists.
Amnesty International and other non‑governmental organisations play an inestimably important role in fostering pluralism, democracy and respect for human rights in Turkey.
Background information:
Peter Steudtner has been remanded in custody in Turkey. Mr Steudtner is receiving consular assistance from the German Consulate General Istanbul.
The German Government is in regular and close contact with a large number of non‑governmental organisations in Turkey. According to reports, the Turkish authorities have carried out an increased number of checks on non‑governmental organisations in recent months. In some cases, international non‑governmental organisations have been closed down in Turkey.
We are not aware of a particular threat to Federal Foreign Office staff arising from the current political situation in Turkey.
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