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Arrested journalist Rawin Sterk released in his first hearing

Arrested journalist Rawin Sterk released in his first hearing

Detained while reporting on refugees in Edirne and arrested shortly afterwards, Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk has been released in his first hearing.

2 September 2020 Hikmet Adal

Indictment against journalist Rawîn Stêrk five months after his arrest

Indictment against journalist Rawîn Stêrk five months after his arrest

İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office charges Rûdaw reporter Rawîn Stêrk with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “membership of an armed terrorist organization.” Stêrk has been arrested in Ankara since March.

30 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

CHP’s Çakırözer visits arrested journalists

JULY 24 PRESS DAY IN TURKEY

CHP’s Çakırözer visits arrested journalists

Main opposition CHP Eskişehir MP Utku Çakırözer, a former journalist himself, visited journalists Rawin Sterk and Müyesser Yıldız in Sincan Prison in Ankara on the occasion of July 24 Day of Struggle for Press Freedom.

Prosecutor’s Office sends Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk’s file to İstanbul

Prosecutor’s Office sends Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk’s file to İstanbul

While no indictment has yet been filed against arrested journalist Rawin Sterk for almost five months, the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has sent his file to İstanbul with a decision of rejection of venue.

Two Rûdaw Journalists’ Detention Periods Extended

Two Rûdaw Journalists’ Detention Periods Extended

Detained in Edirne while reporting on the situation of refugees, Rûdaw reporter Sterk and cameraperson Akgün have been detained since February 29. Their attorney says that their detention periods have been extended and Sterk has been sent to Ankara.

4 March 2020 Hikmet Adal