A court convicted the president of the Turkish Medical Association on Wednesday of disseminating “terror organization propaganda” following a trial that human rights groups had denounced as an attempt to silence government critics. The court in Istanbul sentenced Dr. Sebnem Korur Fincanci to nearly three years in prison but also ruled to release her from…
The Turkish Medical Association chief was convicted of spreading propaganda. She had called for an investigation into allegations the Turkish military used chemical weapons against Kurdish militants.
Sebnem Korur Fincanci given nearly 3 years for propaganda on behalf of banned PPK after telling TV outlet that claims Turkey used chemicals weapons against Kurds should be probed
The Turkish Medical Association chief was convicted of spreading propaganda. She had called for an investigation into allegations the Turkish military used chemical weapons against Kurdish militants.
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