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<p>We are aware of reports of the arrest of Mr Gergerlioğlu, MP for the People's Democratic
Party (HDP). We have made it clear to Turkey that we expect the government to undertake
any legal processes or actions against opposition parties, MPs, party officials and
elected mayors, as well as human rights defenders and journalists, fairly, transparently
and with full respect for the rule of law. Our Embassy meets regularly with the HDP
leadership, as it does with other opposition parties, to discuss their concerns, including
the arrest of HDP MPs. We will continue to engage closely with Turkey to encourage
the full protection of fundamental rights of all peoples, regardless of their legitimate
political affiliations, particularly in the areas of freedom of expression and assembly,
press freedom and the treatment of detainees. We expect Turkey to treat detainees
in accordance with International standards, including access to lawyers and medical
care.</p>
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