The arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul and the state of democracy and human rights in Türkiye

Amendment No. 9 | Doc. 16151 | 08 April 2025

Signatories:

Ms Meryem GÖKA, Türkiye, NR ; Mr Abdurrahman BABACAN, Türkiye, NR ; Mr Mustafa CANBEY, Türkiye, NR ; Ms Seda GÖREN BÖLÜK, Türkiye, NR ; Mr Konur Alp KOÇAK, Türkiye, NR ; Ms Zeynep YILDIZ, Türkiye, NR ; Ms Pelin YILIK, Türkiye, NR

Origin

2025 - Second part-session

In the draft resolution, delete paragraph 11.2.

Explanatory note

The university’s decision is subject to domestic administrative law and judicial appeal. The government does not interfere in the autonomy of academic institutions. Characterizing this as a politically motivated act is speculative and not legally substantiated.