Three German Journalists Released in Diyarbakır

Three German journalists who have detained last night in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır for commanding 20 protestors have been released. They will testify today and attempt to retain their confiscated equipment.

Erol Önderoğlu

Three German Journalists Released in Diyarbakır

Björn Kietzmann, Chris Grodotzski and Ruben Neugebauer, three German journalists who have detained by anti-terror police last night in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır for commanding protestors, have been released this morning after being transferred to Foreigners Bureau of Police Department.

However, journalists were required to a prosecutor along with their lawyers.

Advocate Suzan Erik told bianet that journalist will attempt to retain their news equipment confiscated during detention.

Minister Eker’s claims

On the other hand, Agriculture Minister Mehdi Eker made a statement in a TV program, claiming that 5 individuals from Germany were detained while “trying to cover when letting children burn tires”. (EÖ/BM)

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BIA News Desk

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Erol Önderoğlu

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İstanbul Üniversitesi Fransız Filolojisi Bölümü'nden mezun. 1996'da muhabiri olduğu uluslararası Sınır Tanımayan Gazeteciler (RSF) örgütünün Türkiye temsilcisi olarak çalışıyor. 1999'dan beri İPS İletişim Vakfı'nın projesi olan bianet sitesinde, Hukuki Destek Masası koordinatörü, ifade özgürlüğü editörü ve yayın yönetmeni olarak çalıştı. 4.800'den fazla imzalı haber ve makalesi bulunuyor. Bizim Gazete ve Güncel Hukuk dergisi için haber ve makaleler yazdı. Halen bianet'te Medya Gözlem Raporları'nı hazırlıyor.