OSCE Observers on Turkey elections: "We were informed of the detention of 300 party activists"

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SOT Ambassador Audrey Glover, head of the ODIHR election observation mission: As one candidate has much greater advantaged and opportunities than the others, the conditions for contestants to compete on an equal basis was lacking. in addition, a substantial number of attacks on party activists and offices took place during the campaign. // we were informed about detentions of more than 300 party activists and obstruction of their campaiogn activities. the atmosphere of fear and pressure on contestants and supporters raises concerns about their ability to campaign in a free and fair atmosphere as required by the osce commitments.

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