HDP co-chairs, Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar condemned the racist attack carried out against players of Amedspor in Bursa on Sunday.

In a written statement, Buldan and Sancar said: “We are faced with images of organized lynching against Amedspor in Bursa. First of all, we convey our best wishes to everyone who has been subjected to this unacceptable organized lynching and fascism, and state that we stand by them.”

The statement continued: “The attacks, which started with racist chants in front of the law enforcement officers below the hotel where Amedspor players were staying on Saturday night, did not stop during the day. As if racist slogans and words weren’t enough, photographs of JİTEM (special teams) killers were shown by ‘supporters’ of Bursa sport. There was even a photo of the White Toros car, which is known for having been used in dozens of kidnappings and murder of Kurdish civilians.”

The statement added: “This climate of racism, fascism and hatred is not the plan of a handful of hooligans. The Turkish Football Federation, which allowed the match to be played, as well as the Governorship and the police, who allowed those criminal elements to carry out their lynching, are clearly guilty and partners in crime. They should resign immediately.

This climate of hatred and patriotic nationalist chauvinism is the lifeblood of the current power and regime. This is the only environment they desire. We will never allow any attempt to paramilitize the entire society.

Common sense is our open call to the public: Let's not allow this organized, racist and fascist environment to become the norm. Let's oppose all kinds of fascist policies and practices together.”