Turkey : A Month Behind Bars Under “Lèse-Majesté” Law

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Sedef Kabaş, the latest journalist victim of Turkey's "Lèse-Majesté" law, Article 299, has been in prison for nearly a month. Following the rejection of the second application for Kabaş's release, RSF urges Turkish authorities to immediately release Kabaş, respect ECtHR rulings in terms of freedom of expression and abolish article 299 of Turkish Criminal Code.

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