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The resolution now calls for charges to be dropped against a broader group of people, including political opponents and human rights defenders. #1
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European Parliament resolution on the case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye
P10_TA(2024)0018
(2024/2856(RSP))
The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye
PE764.113
European Parliament resolution of 10 October 2024 on the case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye (2024/2856(RSP))
The European Parliament,
D. whereas Türkiye, as a member of the Council of Europe and EU candidate country, is required to apply the highest democratic standards and practices, including respect for human rights, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms (such as press freedom and freedom of expression), the universal right to a fair trial and strict respect for the principle of presumption of innocence and the right to due process;
Extends the call to drop charges to political opponents, human rights defenders, civil servants and academics, in addition to journalists.
1. Condemns the sentence against Bülent Mumay, which follows a broader pattern of silencing critical journalism; calls on the Turkish authorities to drop the charges against Bülent Mumay, and all arbitrarily detained media workers and journalists;journalists, as well as political opponents, human rights defenders, civil servants and academics;
2. Is deeply concerned about the ongoing deterioration of democratic standards in Türkiye, relentless crackdown on any critical voices and targeting of independent journalists, activists and opposition members amid frequent reports of legal intimidation, censorship and financial coercion as ways to suppress criticism and investigative journalism;