Human Rights Watch calls for an end to Turkey’s prosecutions targeting Kurdish language activities, emphasizing the discriminatory nature of such legal actions. Rıfat Roni’s case exemplifies the broader repression of Kurdish cultural expression, facing possible imprisonment despite a lack of evidence. The historical context reveals a long-standing pattern of suppressing Kurdish identity, while recent political shifts have exacerbated discrimination. HRW urges Turkey to respect cultural rights and cease such unjust prosecutions, advocating for the protection of cultural expression as a fundamental human right.
Human Rights Watch Urges Turkey to Halt Prosecutions of Kurdish Language Activities
