Monthly Archives: August 2010

American journalist deported to the US and speaks about his arrest in Turkey

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The 25-year-old American journalist from New Hampshire, Jake Hess, was released by Turkish authorities this week and was deported back to the United States. Hess was recently arrested in Turkey after authorities accused him of having links with the outlawed …

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Kurdish political prisoner in Iran on hunger strike, others at high risk

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According to a number of individual sources, Kurdish political prisoner – Mohammad Amin Agoushi – has gone on hunger strike since August 15th. Mr. Agoushi is being held at the central prison in Orumieh and has been sentenced to death …

Posted in Censorship, Executions, Hunger Strikes, Iran, Political Prisoners, Prisoners of Conscience, Suppression, Violence | 1 Comment

Kurdish mayor prosecuted under charges of insulting “Turkishness”

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A Kurdish mayor from Diyarbakir, Osman Baydemir, is being prosecuted under Turkey’s controversial Article 301 under the Turkish criminal code that prohibits one from insulting “Turkishness”. From Bianet: Diyarbakır Mayor Baydemir is prosecuted on the grounds of harshly criticizing and …

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German experts accuse Turkey of using chemical weapons

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German experts have confirmed the authenticity of photographs that purport to show PKK fighters killed by chemical weapons. The evidence puts increasing pressure on the Turkish government, which has long been suspected of using such weapons against Kurdish rebels. German …

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American reporter on the Kurdish issue is arrested in Turkey

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Jake Hess, an American journalist, has been arrested in Turkey, facing accusations that he has links with the illegal organization, Kurdish Communities Union, or KCK. He has also been accused of leaking information to U.S. authorities about the conditions in …

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