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– After 113 days behind bars, #Istanbul10 human rights defenders are released pending trial (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News October 26, 2017

It was a long day in court for the Istanbul 10 on 25 October 2017, but one that ended with joy. As the news of their release circulated, friends and colleagues including IFEX joined the celebrations online.
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