Objection of Journalists to Arrest Rejected on Basis of ‘Lack of New Evidence’

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Release demands of the journalists Şahin Alpay, Ali Bulaç, Lale Kemal [Lalezar Sarıibrahimoğlu Kemal] and Nuriye Akman, who were arrested as part of the investigation launched into the Fethullah Gülen community following the July 15 coup attempt.

İstanbul 5th Criminal Judicatory of Peace assessing the objection rejected it with the phrases “No new evidence could be found in the file that necessitates ending the arrest”.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Turkey Representative Erol Önderoğlu shared the verdict on his Twitter account.

Detention warrant was issued for 43 figures including Alpay, Bulaç and Kemal from the former Zaman staff on charge of “being member of the FETÖ/PDY terror organization” on July 31.

Mustafa Ünal and Ahmet Turan Alkan were arrested along with the four figures on July 31. (EA/TK)