Ümit Özdağ, leader of the Turkish far-right Victory Party, is on trial for allegedly inciting public hatred and hostility through comments critical of President Erdoğan and advocating for the return of Syrian refugees. His remarks are connected to anti-refugee riots, leading to charges that he incited violence. Özdağ claims his detention is politically motivated due to his opposition to government negotiations with the PKK. The court has decided he will remain in custody until the next hearing.
The reason why I am here ... is because I criticised the talks held with the PKK terrorist organisation's chief.
Özdağ acknowledged advocating the return of refugees at the opening hearing of his trial but denied inciting violence against them.
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