Selahattin Demirtaş

My prosecution has been unjust. My arrest was a political decision. I remain a political hostage.

— Selahattin Demirtaş

Only the democratic struggle of the people for their own freedom will free Turkey from authoritarianism and fear and free its s — the judiciary and the press — from tutelary control by the government.

— Selahattin Demirtaş

It was quite revelatory about the indescribable fear that engulfs authoritarian leaders when confronted with opponents who persevere despite persecution. How acute must Mr. Erdogan’s fear be?

— Selahattin Demirtaş

Turkey now understands that the of the on the southeastern periphery affects freedoms and democratic culture across the country. What was limited to the Kurds has become the norm for Mr. Erdogan’s opponents elsewhere too. The only hope for a liberal, democratic future lies in our coming together to defeat the authoritarian .

— Selahattin Demirtaş