content tagged with Mehmet Ali Sahin

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Mehmet Ali Şahin has accused the two former AKP figures of "supporting a project of Turkey without Erdoğan."

Writer Defends Himself Against Minister's Accusations In A Freedom Of Expression Case

Writer Defends Himself Against Minister's Accusations In A Freedom Of Expression Case

Writer Temel Demirer defends himself against Justice Minister's latests statements vilifying him. The minister has just recently given permission for the trial of the writer under article 301, designed to restrict the freedom of expression.

11 December 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Justice Minister's Comments Jeopardize Article 301 Suspect Temel Demirer’s Safety

Justice Minister's Comments Jeopardize Article 301 Suspect Temel Demirer’s Safety

The Initiative for Freedom of Thinking of Ankara demanded resignation of Minister of Justice Mehmet Ali Şahin for declaring Temel Demirer guilty under article 301 before he was even tried.

20 November 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Thousands affected by Article 301

As the European Parliament rapporteur criticises the lack of reform in the area of freedom of expression, Minister of Justice Sahin has said that 1,189 people were put on trial in the first quarter of 2007.

31 March 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Changes in 301 Presented to Cabinet within 15 Days

Minister of Justice Sahin has said that changes in the controversial Article 301 will be presented to the cabinet within 15 days.

26 December 2007 Tolga Korkut

RSF: 301 Needs "Deeds not Words"

In a press release of 7 November, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) have called on the Turkish Minister of Justice to act on promises to change Article 301.

9 November 2007

IHD: Be Happy About Hostage Release!

IHD: Be Happy About Hostage Release!

Hüsnü Öndül of the IHD has condemned the public statements of some ministers who have marred the happy occasion of the release of eight soldier hostages.

7 November 2007 Gökçe Gündüç