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The AEJ is active across the continent
of Europe. Please visit its website, www.aej.org,
and check AEJ Newsletters
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AEJ urges Turkish government to
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5 November 2010 On "Stand Up for Journalism Day" in Turkey and across
Europe, the AEJ urgently called on the Turkish government to free the more
than 40 journalists now in jail because of their work, repeal laws that are
being used to criminalise the work of journalists, and uphold the rights of
media workers and citizens to share information and opinions freely in line
with Turkey’s international commitments and the government’s
promises of democratic reforms. AEJ members across An article
in The Economist on 11 November
highlights the need for Turkey to change the way it treats its press, citing
the AEJ's protest as well as the criticisms made in the European Commission's
annual report on progress towards membership. See also News on
aej.org Please sign the petition
now! |
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