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International groups call on EU leaders to prioritize fundamental rights ahead of Turkey visit

International call stressed the much-needed progress on Turkey's rule of law, fundamental rights and press freedom

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The International Press Institute (IPI) and 20 international human rights and freedom of expression organizations sent today a joint letter to the presidents of the European Council and European Commission to call on EU leaders to prioritize improved human rights records in Turkey ahead of their visit to the Turkish president Erdoğan on April 6.

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