COP31 hosting agreement restricts attendees from Turkish 'internal affairs

Amnesty International warns that language in Türkiye's COP31 agreement could suppress free expression and advocacy at the Antalya climate conference.

First covered Sep 25, 2026 · 12:22 AM PT · 1 article

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2d Climate Home News COP31 attendees told not to interfere in Türkiye’s “internal affairs” — Amnesty International says the provision in the hosting agreement could have a "chilling effect" on free expression in Antalya The post COP31 attendees told…

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