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The top appeals court had previously overturned Güleş's sentence for the same offense.

Fatih Gönül, a former reporter for the Dicle News Agency (DİHA), which was closed by a Statutory Decree, has been acquitted of “organization membership” and “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.

Journalists Alayumat and Akman standing trial on charges of “spying” and “being a member of an illegal organization” face 45 years in prison each.

2nd hearing in trial of journalist Nedim Türfent detained on remand began with 6-hour delay. Türfent’s attorneys leave courtroom after arguing with board of judges due to delay. Next hearing will be held on November 1.

The “Voluntary Reporter” campaign launched by Free Journalists Association against crackdowns on press and arrests of journalist will continue at DİHA İstanbul bureau tomorrow.

DİHA reporter Sabahattin Koyuncu has been detained in a raid carried out by the special operation forces on his home in Silopi district in Şırnak province.

37 people including DİHA reporter, Nedim Oruç have been detained in Silopi.

DİHA website that is blocked as of July 25 has been censored 28th time.