The World Secretariat of UCLG echoes the concerns and views of numerous members of United Cities and Local Governments at the recent detentions of the co-Mayors of the City of Dıyarbakir.
Members call for the protection of local democracy worldwide and, in particular, of local elected representatives that have received a democratic mandate as well as the respect of due process.
UCLG members express our solidarity with those currently detained and call for the guarantee of their well being.