COP31 Hosting Agreement Bans Interference in Türkiye Internal Affairs

Amnesty International has raised concerns regarding a specific provision in the hosting agreement for COP31, stating that it could create a "chilling effect" on free expression in Antalya. The organization indicated that attendees of the climate summit are instructed not to interfere in Türkiye’s “internal affairs.”

This warning highlights potential restrictions on the activities of those participating in the event, with the human rights group emphasizing the impact such clauses may have on open discourse. The issue centers on the legal framework governing the summit's presence in the Turkish city.