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Joint Statement to demand Justice for the killing of human rights lawyer Tahir Elçi – November 2020

27 Nov 2020 | Defending the Defence, Human Rights Committee

28 November marks the 5th year of the killing of human rights lawyer Tahir Elçi. 43 international lawyers and human rights organizations, including the ECBA, have joined voices to demand justice for Mr. Elçi and his family.

Click here for the Statement.  

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