By Courtney Cox
Every four years, all United Nations members must undergo a Universal
Periodic Review of their human rights records. During a review of Turkey
this week, accusations of human rights abuses were revealed. Reviewing states
criticized Turkey for its suppression of freedom of speech, citing the
imprisonment of journalists as evidence. Concerns were also raised about
increased police crackdowns on demonstrators and media censorship. Al
Jazeera reports that Turkey defended its record, claiming that “it has made
progress in promoting human rights and freedom of expression that are an
‘indispensable’ part of the country’s democratic order.”
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