Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 July 2001. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 5 July 2001.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they consider that the disappearances of HADEP officials from Silpi, the attempted murder of Mr Selahattin Oge by security forces and the arrest on 1 and 2 April of eight HADEP members in Cizre constitute a pattern of violence and repression directed against a legal political party; whether they have made representations to the Turkish Government; and, if so, with what result. [HL92].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

626 c56WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Missing persons Turkey Politicians Oppression