Ecevit Piroglu
Serbia Jailing Kurdish Politician ‘Unlawfully’, Rights Groups Say
Serbia has delayed until further notice the extradition of Ecevit Piroglu, a Kurdish politician and activist wanted by Turkey for terrorism, but has still kept him locked up after his one-year custody sentence expired on June 24.
Serbia Urged to Delay Kurdish Activist’s Extradition to Turkey
The United Nations Human Rights Committee on June 2 asked Serbia to delay the extradition of Ecevit Piroglu, a Kurdish politician and activist wanted by Turkey, until it reviews the case.
Serbia to Extradite Kurdish Politician to Turkey over ‘Terrorism’ Charges
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) at a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia, October 7, 2019. Photo by EPA-EFE/ANDREJ CUKIC