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Turkish Publisher to Receive Jeri Laber International Freedom to Publish Award

Press ReleaseApril 4, 2005

Abdullah Keskin, the courageous publisher of Avesta, has been selected as the 2005 recipient of the Jeri Laber International Freedom to Publish Award. He is being recognized for his… More

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