Journalist Can Dündar given over 27 years imprisonment in Turkey
In a controversial ruling, Turkish journalist Can Dündar has been sentenced to over 27 years in prison by an Istanbul court. The verdict, delivered in his absence, comes as a result of allegations related to a report published by the newspaper "Cumhuriyet" about alleged weapons deliveries by the Turkish government to militias in Syria.
Can Dündar, who was the former editor-in-chief of "Cumhuriyet," was initially sentenced to five years and ten months in prison in 2015 for espionage allegations. However, this initial verdict was overturned, deemed too lenient by the prosecutors. The new sentence includes 18 years and nine months for espionage and an additional eight years and nine months for alleged support of terrorism.
It is important to note that Can Dündar is a critic of the Turkish government and has been a vocal opponent of its policies. His temporary imprisonment before traveling to Germany in July 2016 was a significant event in the ongoing saga.
However, the search results do not provide the name of the prosecutor who originally charged Can Dündar in Istanbul or who currently leads the prosecution. This lack of transparency raises questions about the motives behind the charges and the fairness of the trial.
Despite the sentence, Can Dündar continues to live in Germany. His case serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by journalists in Turkey who dare to challenge the government and report on sensitive issues. The sentence also highlights the need for continued vigilance in protecting the freedom of the press, a fundamental pillar of any democratic society.
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