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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Turkish army criticises Ergenekon investigation (SETimes.com)

"Turkish army criticises Ergenekon investigation

18/01/2009

ANKARA, Turkey -- The army on Friday (January 16th) criticised broadening investigations into the so-called Ergenekon organisation, which is suspected of plotting a coup against the government. 'Basic human rights and principles of law are being breached,' including the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial, Brigadier General Metin Gurak, spokesman of the General Staff, told a press conference. It was the first comment by the army since last week's arrest of 40 more people in connection with the case. A total of 86 people, including retired army officers, politicians and lawyers, have been charged with involvement in the organisation's activities."

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