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UK Turkish-Kurdish Communities Fear Intimidation Amid Crackdown

6/11/2025

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Turkish and Kurdish communities in the UK are sounding the alarm over alleged intimidation by the Turkish government aimed at those attending cultural events. Approximately 150 members of Gik-Der, a charity, have been detained in Turkey, prompting the organization to pursue legal action against what they call unfounded allegations. This troubling trend of intimidation and surveillance raises serious human rights concerns.

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Turkish and Kurdish communities in the UK are sounding the alarm over alleged intimidation by the Turkish government aimed at those attending cultural events. Approximately 150 members of Gik-Der, a charity, have been detained in Turkey, prompting the organization to pursue legal action against what they call unfounded allegations. This troubling trend of intimidation and surveillance raises serious human rights concerns.