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Previous Action Alerts 07/06/06

July 06, 2006

In Turkey, more writers are being tried for ‘insulting Turkishness’

Turkey: Author Elif Shafak, her publisher and translator facing trial.

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Previous Action Alerts 06/22/06

June 22, 2006

China Focus: More journalists detained and sentenced.

CHINA: Journalist Yang Xiaoqing sentenced to one year in prison for his critical writings; health concerns.
CHINA: Internet journalist charged with subversion; health concerns

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Previous Action Alerts 06/08/06

June 08, 2006

Trials of Writers continue in Turkey

Turkey Writer Perihan Magden On Trial for Supporting Conscientious Objector

Turkey Writer and Activist Pinar Selek Faces Life Imprisonment
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Previous Action Alerts 05/11/06

May 11, 2006

CHINA: Journalist Yang Xiaoqing detained; health concerns

IRAN: Academic Ramin Jahanbegloo arrested; fears of ill-treatment.

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Previous Action Alerts 05/04/06

May 04, 2006

SYRIA: Journalilst ‘Ali al-’Abdullah detained incommunicado; fears for safety

TURKEY: Trials Against Writers, Journalists, and Publishers Continue under Article 301

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