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Akbelen land defender Esra Işık released after 41 days in detention

Akbelen land defender Esra Işık released after 41 days in detention

Işık was detained during a protest against a delegation that arrived in the Akbelen Forest area to conduct inspections for planned expropriations.

Akbelen Forest activist Esra Işık kept in custody after first hearing

Akbelen Forest activist Esra Işık kept in custody after first hearing

Locals have been resisting the expansion of mining projects around the Akbelen forest for years.