Three German Journalists Released in Diyarbakır

Three German journalists who have detained last night in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır for commanding 20 protestors have been released. They will testify today and attempt to retain their confiscated equipment.

Erol Önderoğlu

Three German Journalists Released in Diyarbakır

Björn Kietzmann, Chris Grodotzski and Ruben Neugebauer, three German journalists who have detained by anti-terror police last night in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır for commanding protestors, have been released this morning after being transferred to Foreigners Bureau of Police Department.

However, journalists were required to a prosecutor along with their lawyers.

Advocate Suzan Erik told bianet that journalist will attempt to retain their news equipment confiscated during detention.

Minister Eker’s claims

On the other hand, Agriculture Minister Mehdi Eker made a statement in a TV program, claiming that 5 individuals from Germany were detained while “trying to cover when letting children burn tires”. (EÖ/BM)

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BIA News Desk

Erol Önderoğlu

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A graduate of the French Language and Literature Department at İstanbul University. He has served as the Turkey representative for the international organization Reporters Without...

A graduate of the French Language and Literature Department at İstanbul University. He has served as the Turkey representative for the international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF), where he began as a reporter in 1996. Since 1999, he has worked at bianet, a project of the IPS Communication Foundation, as the coordinator of the Legal Support Desk, editor for freedom of expression, and editor-in-chief. He has authored more than 4,800 signed news articles and opinion pieces. He has also written for Bizim Gazete and the journal Güncel Hukuk. He currently prepares the Media Monitoring Reports at bianet.