Enes Hocaogullari, a Turkish youth activist, has been detained by Turkish authorities following a speech at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The activist criticized police violence and the country’s alleged democratic backsliding, drawing attention to human rights concerns. The Council of Europe has called for his immediate release, highlighting the organization’s concern over Turkey’s increasing repression of dissenting voices.
Hocaogullari’s speech, delivered at the Council of Europe, focused on the need for greater accountability in law enforcement and the protection of democratic institutions. His arrest has sparked international condemnation, with human rights organizations condemning the Turkish government’s actions. The Council of Europe emphasized that the detention of activists is a violation of fundamental rights and called on Turkey to respect its commitments to democratic principles.