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Turkey: Eight 'Cumhuriyet' journalists face imminent return to jail (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 23, 2019

In February, an appeals court upheld the sentences handed to 14 'Cumhuriyet' journalists in 2018. Those sentenced to more than 5 years can still appeal to the Supreme Court; however, sentences of less than 5 years are considered final.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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