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– Nadire Mater's conviction is Turkey's attempt to silence dissent (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 7, 2017

Her suspended sentence after an "unlawful trial" is one way Turkey's government is trying to silence its critics.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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