Human Rights Association (IHD) called Turkish government to release all Kurdish politicians who are now in jail for alleged membership of outlawed KCK.

IHD held a press briefing to commemorate the anniversary of 24 December Operation against Kurdish politicians last year. 50 Kurdish politicians including 10 mayors were arrested. More than 1000 Kurdish politicians are now in Turkish prisons.

IHD Diyabakir branch’s secretary Raci Bilici called Turkish government to end the unlawful detention of Kurdish politicians. Bilici said the trial of the politicians are unfair and the politicians must be released immediately.

IHD’s head of Diyarbakir branch Muharrem Erbey was also among the arrested Kurds and still kept in Diyarbakir D Type Prison.

Bilici also said creation of special courts is unlawful and arbitrary detention of the Kurdish politicians turned to torture.  

The trial of Kurdish politicians will resume on 13 January. The trial process is locked because of defendants demand for defense in Kurdish.