(WiPC/IFEX) – The trial hearing against publisher and poet Recep Marasli, accused of membership in a pro-Kurdish organisation (see IFEX alerts), was held on 2 October 1997 at the Ankara State Security Court. During this hearing, defence lawyers pointed out that Marasli was being tried for the same charges by another court in Istanbul and […]
(WiPC/IFEX) – The trial hearing against publisher and poet Recep
Marasli, accused of membership in a pro-Kurdish organisation (see
IFEX alerts), was held on 2 October 1997 at the Ankara State
Security Court. During this hearing, defence lawyers pointed out
that Marasli was being tried for the same charges by another
court in Istanbul and urged that the two cases be amalgamated.
The Ankara State Security Court rejected a request from Marasli’s
lawyers that he be freed while the trial proceeds so as to
receive medical treatment. The trial was adjourned to 4 November.
**Updates IFEX alerts dated 30 September, 20 May and 19 March
1997**
Concerns for Marasli’s health are increasing as time passes. It
is feared that he is being denied medical attention which is
urgently required.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
Security Court to grant Recep Marasli’s request to be released
pending the conclusion of his trial despite deep concerns that
continued detention without appropriate medical attention could
have severe consequences for Marasli’s health
court case proceeds
appear to be in denial of his right to freedom of expression, as
guaranteed under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights
into consideration when deciding on Marasli’s case
Appeals To
His Excellency Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz
Basbakanlik
06573 Ankara, Turkey
Fax: +90 312 417 0476 or +90 312 230 8896Mr Hikmet Sami Turk
State Minister with responsibility for Human Rights
Office of the Prime Minister
Basbakanlik
06573 Ankara, Turkey
Fax: +90 312 417 0476
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