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BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT THIRD QUARTER 2009

190 People Sued for Their Opinions

The latest quarterly BIA Media Monitoring Report is dominated by cases concerned with "incitement of hatred and hostility" and "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization". 6 journalists were attacked and seek justice in court. 46 people under charges of "defamation" face prison sentences of more than 76 years altogether and fines of 1,186,610 TL in compensation...

10 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu