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International freedom of expression organizations and others from Turkey have come together upon call from TGC, TGS, ÇGD, DİSK-Press, News Union and Press Institute for releasing the journalists in prison.

The four administrators of the OdaTV.com news portal are still in custody after the raid on their homes and office earlier this week. Turkish journalists organizations and the Human Rights Association criticized the operation as an attempt to silence dissident voices.

14 professional press organizations decided to establish a "Freedom for Journalists Platform" and a "Commission for Action" for journalists who are detained because of their writings. Head of the platform is the President of the Turkish Journalists Association Erinç.