Sanh Ekin, the news director of “Yeni Politika”, was reportedly taken into custody in Istanbul on 2 June 1995. ARTICLE 19 is troubled by the pattern of harassment of independent journalists which has long undermined Turkey’s formal commitment to the observance of international human rights standards. Recommended Action Send appeals to Turkish authorities: asking to […]
Sanh Ekin, the news director of “Yeni Politika”, was reportedly
taken into custody in Istanbul on 2 June 1995.
ARTICLE 19 is troubled by the pattern of harassment of
independent journalists which has long undermined Turkey’s formal
commitment to the observance of international human rights
standards.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to Turkish authorities:
specific charges against him
are pursued, he is treated in full accordance with international
standards, and given appropriate access to legal counsel of his
choosing
Appeals To
Her Excellency Tansu Ciller
Prime Minister
Basbakanlik
06573 Ankara, Turkey
Fax: +90 312 417 04 76 or +90 312 230 88 96
Please copy appeals to the originator if possible.
