Turkey

Turkishness

November 24, 2006

In considering Turkey’s application for membership, the European Union has identified a number of stumbling blocks. Among them is Article 301 of the Turkish penal code, which criminalizes “insulting Turkishness” and is often used to prosecute writers and journalists. Bob traveled to Istanbul this month and brought back this report on Turkey’s commitment to freedom of expression.

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