Tahir Elçi
Tahir Elçi was a prominent Kurdish human rights lawyer and the former president of the Diyarbakır Bar Association in Turkey. Known for his advocacy for peace and justice in the context of the Kurdish issue, he was an outspoken critic of government policies and violence in the region. Elçi gained international attention for his efforts to promote dialogue and understanding, often calling for the resolution of the Kurdish conflict through peaceful means. Tragically, he was assassinated in 2015 while giving a speech in front of a historical mosque in Diyarbakır, which sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights organizations and activists. His legacy continues to influence discussions surrounding human rights and the Kurdish question in Turkey.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 51,022 | $720,000 | 436$ |
| Totals | 1 | 84,339,067 | 51,022 | $720,000 | 436$ |
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Tahir Elçi is noted for being killed during a dark attack while making a peace call.
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