Nesin, a writer involved in free expression issues in Türkiye, was arrested after standing in solidarity with and serving as a ‘guest editor’ for Özgür Gündem, a pro-Kurdish newspaper that the Turkish government shut down. His acquittal was overturned in November 2020 and he is being retried.

Ahmet Nesin
Is case active: Yes
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:On Trial