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Here’s the first photo of Turkish author Alkan after being released from prison

Here’s the first photo of Turkish author Alkan after being released from prison

by TurkeyPurge | Jul 7, 2018 | Today in Crackdown

Ahmet Turan Alkan is a free man! After months of legal battles, the author was finally released from prison yesterday. His first stop? Home… The İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court after a two-day-long final session handed down jail sentences of varying lengths to...
İstanbul court sentences Zaman journalists to prison for up to 10 years on terror charges

İstanbul court sentences Zaman journalists to prison for up to 10 years on terror charges

by TurkeyPurge | Jul 7, 2018 | Today in Crackdown

The İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court after a two-day-long final session handed down jail sentences of varying lengths to journalists from the now-closed Zaman daily on charges of “membership in a terrorist group.” According to the ruling, Mümtaz’er Türköne and...
Journalist Ahmet Turan Alkan loses 30 kg during 23 months in pre-trial detention: lawyer

Journalist Ahmet Turan Alkan loses 30 kg during 23 months in pre-trial detention: lawyer

by TurkeyPurge | Jun 9, 2018 | Human Tragedies

Turkish journalist Ahmet Turan Alkan, in pre-trial detention for 23 months, has lost 30 kilograms during his time behind bars, his lawyer Faruk Zorba said. “Ahmet Turan Alkan has lost 30 kilograms in prison. He did not talk about it but he has medical problems,” Zorba...
‘Never ashamed of my writings, criticism,’ journalist Ahmet Turan Alkan says ahead of final hearing in Zaman trial

‘Never ashamed of my writings, criticism,’ journalist Ahmet Turan Alkan says ahead of final hearing in Zaman trial

by TurkeyPurge | May 9, 2018 | Today in Crackdown

Ahmet Turan Alkan, a columnist from the now-closed Zaman daily who was jailed in the aftermath of a failed coup attempt in Turkey on July 15, 2016, has sent a letter from Silivri Prison, where he has been incarcerated for 22 months. In his letter Alkan, 65, explains...
Trial starts for Turkish journalists after 414 days under arrest

Trial starts for Turkish journalists after 414 days under arrest

by TurkeyPurge | Sep 18, 2017 | Today in Crackdown

The trial of 30 journalists and newspaper executives from the now-closed Zaman newspaper started on Monday, after a wait of 414 days in pretrial detention for most of them, the t24 news website reported. The case is being heard by the İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court...

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