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Quotes from I Am Running for President in Turkey. From My Prison Cell — Selahattin Demirtaş

born 1973 Turkey

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

I Am Running for President in Turkey. From My Prison Cell (2018)

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?

I Am Running for President in Turkey. From My Prison Cell (2018)

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

I Am Running for President in Turkey. From My Prison Cell (2018)

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