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Turkey: CFWIJ Demands Journalist Hatice Şahin’s Acquittal

The first hearing of the trial against Yeni Yaşam Newspaper editor Hatice Şahin on charges of being affiliated with an armed organization was held today at the Diyarbakır 9th High Criminal Court. The court requested all witnesses be heard. Hatice and her lawyer were given ten days to present the questions to the court to be asked to the anonymous witnesses mentioned in the indictment. The next hearing will be held on March 24, 2021. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the lawsuit filed against the journalist. We demand the court to acquit the journalist immediately.

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