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Ragip Zarakolu is a hero in the fight for freedom of expression and human rights. He has been fighting for human rights, the freedom of thought and Turkey's democratization for over 30 years, publishing books on issues such as minority and human rights.

Professor Ersanli and publisher and human rights activist Zarakolu were taken under custody. During the same KCK operation 41 people were also taken under custody on Friday.

At a panel discussing the denial of an Armenian "genocide", a Turkish consulate official reiterated the argument that Armenians were deported for treason.