Turkish publisher’s arrest sparks outcry

Ragip Zarakolu, founder and director of the Turkish publishing house Belge, was among more than 40 activists detained Friday in Istanbul. Belge has published Turkish editions of books that… More

Turkish Publisher Ragip Zarakolu Arrested

Belge Publishing House director Ragip Zarakolu was arrested on October 28th. Zarakolu, a member of the Turkish PEN Center, has been targeted by the Turkish government for his refusal… More

PEN Appeal: Ragip Zarakolu and Bü?ra Ersanl?

October 31, 2011 Minister of Justice Mr. Sadullah Ergin 06669 Kizilay Ankara Turkey Fax: 00 90 312 419 3370 Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,500 members of PEN American Center, an international organization of writers… More

PEN Appeal: Ragip Zarakolu

March 18, 2008 Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Office of the Prime Minister Basbakanlik 06573 Ankara Turkey Foreign Minister and State Minister for Human Rights Mr. Abdullah Gül Office of the Prime Minister Basbakanlik 06573 Ankara … More

PEN Appeal: Ragip Zarakolu

June 20, 2008 Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Office of the Prime Minister Basbakanlik 06573 Ankara Turkey Fax: 90-312-417-0476 Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization of writers… More