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"Journalists are in Prison Because of their Writings"

THOMAS HAMMARBERG

"Journalists are in Prison Because of their Writings"

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Hammarberg found the decision of the Hrant Dink murder trial "disappointing" and questioned why the forces behind the murder have not been investigated. In his opinion, journalists in Turkey are being jailed on the grounds of their critical writings.

23 January 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Limited Media Freedom in Europe

THOMAS HAMMARBERG

Limited Media Freedom in Europe

Council of Europe Commissioner of Human Rights Hammarberg introduced the report "Human Rights and a Changing Media Landscape" in London last week. He drew attention to oppressive government attacks on the media due to its power.

19 December 2011 Işıl Cinmen

"Systematic Dysfunctions in the Turkish Justice System"

THOMAS HAMMARBERG

"Systematic Dysfunctions in the Turkish Justice System"

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, criticized that lengthy trial procedures and periods of detention bestowed a privilege on police officers against the defendants of these trials.

19 October 2011

"Religious Indication on IDs Contrary to Human Rights"

"Religious Indication on IDs Contrary to Human Rights"

Turkey received a warning from the Council of Europe: Hammarberg, Commissioner for Human Rights, demanded Turkey to lift religious indication on IDs and to abolish compulsory religious education at school.

7 February 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Visits Turkey

Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Visits Turkey

CoE Commisioner for Human Rights Hammarberg will leave Turkey tomorrow after spending six days in Turkey.

3 July 2009 Erhan Üstündağ