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
Outcry over Turkish publisher’s arrest and detention
The international literary community is demanding the immediate release of Turkish publisher and free speech activist Ragip Zarakolu, who has been arrested and imprisoned in Turkey under the country's… 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
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
Publisher and Leading Turkish PEN Member Ragip Zarakolu Arrested
PEN American Center has confirmed that Turkish publisher and PEN member Ragip Zarakolu has been formally arrested under Turkey’s anti-terrorism laws and imprisoned pending trial. In all, 23 of… More
PEN Appeal: Ragip Zarakolu and Mehmet Güler
July 27, 2010 Mr Sadullah Ergin Minister of Justice 06669 Kizilay Ankara, Turkey Fax: 00 90 312 419 3370 Your Excellency, On behalf of… More
PEN Appeal: Ragip Zarakolu and Mehmet Güler
June 15, 2010 Mr Sadullah Ergin Minister of Justice 06669 Kizilay Ankara, Turkey Fax: 00 90 312 419 3370 Your Excellency, On behalf of the… More
PEN Appeal: Ragip Zarakolu and Mehmet Güler
April 6, 2010 Mr Sadullah Ergin Minister of Justice 06669 Kizil Ankara, Turkey Fax: 00 90 312 419 3370 Your Excellency, On behalf of the… 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
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