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– Turkey: Diplomats must monitor final hearing of journalists Ahmet Altan, Mehmet Altan and Nazli Ilicak (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 15, 2018

PEN International, ARTICLE 19 and RSF urge the international community in Turkey to monitor the closing hearing in the trial against journalists Ahmet Altan, Mehmet Altan and Nazli Ilicak; a verdict is expected this Friday.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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