I have not heard much more about this. Whatever became of
this…? I mean, I am well aware that the political landscape in Turkey is rapidly
changing… I guess I am looking for an objective quick analysis of where we are
today in Turkey, with respect to the harassment of journalists. 01/14/2017 KED
9 Journalists and Executives at a Leading Turkish Newspaper
Are Arrested http://n.pr/2fc4MHo
Bill Chappell, NPR: November 5, 2016
It's one of Turkey's oldest and most-respected newspapers —
and that description comes from a rival. But on Saturday, the editor-in-chief,
a cartoonist, and seven board members of daily newspaper Cumhuriyet were
sent to prison pending trial.
Prosecutors initially ordered the nine journalists detained
on Monday, as part of an anti-terrorism investigation linked to a failed coup
attempt in Turkey earlier this year. Four others with ties to the newspaper,
including two columnists, were released on bail Saturday.
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