In Alexis Tsipras but also to Harry Duke He was referring to his post on X the deceased Mayor of Constantinople Imamoglou, found in prison until his trial.

Imamoglou, in his post on the International Conference on Democracy and Social Justice in Athens, spoke of the “erosion of democracy anywhere” which “is a threat to democracy everywhere”. He referred, inter alia, to Alexis Tsipras, saying that he was deeply moved by the solidarity he showed. “I was deeply moved by the solidarity that was demonstrated – especially by Alexis Tsipras’ words:” We must oppose human rights violations. We must oppose the imprisonment of Constantinople mayor Ekrem Imoglou. ”

At the same time, he thanked the Mayor of Athens Harry Doukas for his support.

The post of Ekrem Imamoglu

“At the 2nd International Conference held in Athens for Democracy and Social Justice, our common struggle for democracy and justice in Turkey has been strong from around the world. Representing me and the people of Constantinople, Nazlı Akyüz, chairman of our Municipal Relations Committee, addressed citizens of the world with a clear message: our struggle is not only for our city, but for the democratic future we all share.

From senator Bernie Sanders and Alexis Tsipras and from academics to representatives of social movements, participants confirmed a common truth: the erosion of democracy is a threat to democracy everywhere.

I was deeply moved by the solidarity that was demonstrated, especially by Alexis Tsipras’ words: “We must oppose human rights violations. We must oppose the imprisonment of the Mayor of Constantinople Ekrem İmamoğlu.

I also thank the Mayor of Athens Harry Doukas for his sincere friendship and his steadfast support. This kind of international democratic alliance gives us hope. And hope is always stronger than fear.

Let us continue to stand united – beyond the border, beyond ideologies – until justice prevails. “

Harry Duke’s answer

Responding to the mayor of Athens, he stresses in his post that “our struggle is the struggle for democracy, the rule of law and human rights. And we won’t stop. “