Mary Lawlor

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Turkey misuses counterterrorism legislation to target human rights defenders: UN special rapporteur

December 13, 2022

Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur on human rights defenders, said in a statement on Monday that she is deeply concerned by the apparent misuse...

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UN expert demands Turkey uncover truth behind killing of couple who challenged mining companies

September 20, 2021

The Turkish government must get to the bottom of the murder four years ago of husband and wife Ali Ulvi and Aysin Büyüknohutçu, environmental...

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UN calls on Turkey to stop misuse of terrorism law to detain rights defenders

June 11, 2021

The UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders on Wednesday called on Turkey to release imprisoned human rights defenders and stop using...