Friday, March 03, 2006

Reuters AlertNet - Turkish journalists accused of helping Kurd rebels

"Turkish journalists accused of helping Kurd rebels
03 Mar 2006 13:24:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
TUNCELI, Turkey, March 3 (Reuters) - A Turkish court heard charges on Friday that nine journalists and human rights workers, including a reporter for Reuters, had given help to Kurdish rebel fighters.

But Judge Murat Tekmen said there were faults in the case and set June 2 for the next hearing, saying those involved needed more time to prepare their testimony."

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