Urgent motion on deepening democratic crisis and the systematic suppression of youth-led mobilisation in Türkiye
In recent months, Türkiye has witnessed an alarming acceleration in authoritarian practices that severely undermine democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law. These developments have culminated in a systemic assault on youth-led civic and political engagement, most notably through the politically motivated arrest of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the widespread imposition of government-appointed trustees in local governments and universities, and the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations.
Young people in Türkiye—already confronting precarious socioeconomic conditions, political marginalisation, and institutionalised inequality—have emerged government-appointed as the vanguard of democratic resistance. Yet, their mobilisation has been met with unprecedented state violence, arbitrary detentions, and digital censorship.
Read the urgent motion to better understand the situation in Türkiye and find out which are our key demands.
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