The Turkish government is hoping to split the opposition and put off voters by cracking down on pro-Kurdish politicians. But critics say the strategy won't work this time. By Daniel Derya Bellut and Hilal Koylu
The Turkish government is hoping to split the opposition and put off voters by cracking down on pro-Kurdish politicians. But critics say the strategy won't work this time. By Daniel Derya Bellut and Hilal Koylu
Turkey Frees Journalist Altan After European Rights Court Ruling aawsat.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aawsat.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Turkey Frees Journalist Altan After European Rights Court Ruling By Gokan GUNES
04/14/21 AT 2:52 PM
A Turkish court on Wednesday released journalist and novelist Ahmet Altan after more than four years in prison on charges of involvement in a failed 2016 coup attempt that he had always denied.
The Court of Cassation ruling came a day after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) demanded the 71-year-old s freedom in a verdict that accused Turkey of violating his civil rights. I don t know how I got out. I was sitting (in prison) and all of a sudden I was told this evening that I would be released, Altan told AFP in front of his home in Istanbul.
Turkish writer Altan released from prison - lawyer reuters.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from reuters.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.