The Turkish consulate in the demonstration planned by Prana Durville is in jeopardy. The municipality of Rotterdam and the police look at this time or the safety of potential participants can be guaranteed though. This is because of threats against potential speakers.
Dutchman Durville told Friday at Metro wanting to the streets to protest against the way the Turkish authorities dealing with press freedom, freedom of expression and human rights. Following the recentarrest of Metro columnist Ebru Umar.
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"It is not certain whether the demonstration actually go on. Everyone has the right to demonstrate, except as unsafe situations entails. It is now considered that everything we can proceed safely, "says Durville. "Because some we approached speakers are threatened with death, does not see anyone sitting down on a podium stand with all the spotlights on their judgment," he adds. He continues: "Speakers, journalists or writers who are grossly threatened with death on social media critical of Erdogan."
If the demonstration anyway passage then find this is scheduled for next Friday, May 6 at 10 am at the Turkish Consulate on Westblaak in Rotterdam. Durville itself is not threatened at this time, but got a message on Facebook from Turkish diplomatic corner. "Thank you for your comment, was written in English. Just to show that they keep an eye on me. "
By: Editors Mero / Danielle Rijsdijk Photo: Reuters
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