Debate: The case of Pinar Selek is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by academics in Turkey and around the world

A refugee in France, the Turkish sociologist has been persecuted in her country for 25 years. Her case is emblematic of the repression of academics in Turkey – and elsewhere.

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