An international line-up for Öcalan vigil’s 12th anniversary
Another year of vig...
26
Jun
03
Jun
29
Apr
Committee For The Prevention Of Torture
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) is a body of experts attached to the Council of Europe that monitors the treatment of people in detention.
29
Apr
European Court Of Human Rights
As a member of the Council of Europe, Turkey is a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights, and so subject to the European Court of Human Rights as a court of last resort.
29
Apr
Strasbourg And Human Rights
Turkey is a member of the Council of Europe, and, as is compulsory for all members, has signed up to the European Convention on Human Rights.
29
Apr
Why Hold A Vigil For Öcalan
On 25 June 2012, Kurds began a vigil outside the Council of Europe in Strasbourg calling for freedom for the imprisoned Kurdish leader, Abdullah Öcalan.