IHD (Human Rights Association) Head Office pointed out that the referendum process is becoming political and wanted its branches to limit themselves to explaining what the amendments at this stage mean while refrain from taking a clear stand as to ‘yes’, ‘no’ and ‘boycott’ position.

Together with political parties, while civil society organizations are also stating their stand as to the referendum for AKP’s (Justice and Development Party) constitutional amendment package; IHD will behave unbiased in this particular case.

Stating that IHD has demanded a new and democratic constitution from day one, the letter pointed out that despite some partial reformations, the amendment package doesn’t address the democracy and human rights problems of Turkey and doesn’t replace the soul of the military coup constitution.

The letter also drew attention to the fact that the referendum process is becoming quite political and went on as follows; “IHD must be contented with explaining what the amendments at this stage mean and refrain from a clear attitude for ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘boycott’.”

Translator: Berna Ozgencil