TWO Turkish teachers who are currently imprisoned and on hunger strike have been supported in an evening event held in London.
Turkish and Kurdish Association Day-Mer hosted the event, attended by a high number of people.
Musician Bergüzar Erdoğan spoke before the concert began, she said: “We believe that we must stand beside each rightful and pride-filled protest. Thoughts and protests should be listened to and supported. We have held this event in order to show our support towards these feelings and views.”
The night held in support of Nuriye and Semih saw Canan Sağar, Bergüzar Erdoğan, Gönül Ulutaş, Genco Özkan, Ali Dil, İbrahim Kırılmaz, Hasan Yıldırım, Baran Deniz, Salman Aybars, Hasan Yıldırım and group Muzikavesta take to stage.
“LET THEM RETURN TO WORK”
Performer Canan Sağar also spoke of Nuriye and Semih, she said: “We aren’t supporting death as musicians, but rather life and living, we are supporting thousands of people who have been wrongly been disqualified from their jobs, we hope that every single one of them are allowed to return to work.”
A joint performance by all the musicians dedicated to Nuriye Gülmen ve Semih Özakça of Canan Sağar’s song ‘Yüksel Street’ ended the night.
TURKISH AND ENGLISH MESSAGE
A Turkish and English message was also displayed on a placard which said “186 Days- Hunger for Justice. Turkey has imprisoned teachers on hunger strike. Nuriye Gülmen and Semih Özakça, aren’t alone, in Turkish, it read: “Nuriye Gülmen and Semih Özakça should live.”