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‘EU refugee deal should not overshadow right violations in Turkey,' jailed Turkish journalist says - RIGHTS

‘EU refugee deal should not overshadow right violations in Turkey,' jailed Turkish journalist says

ISTANBUL

Jailed Turkish journalist Can Dündar has sent the Italian prime minister an open letter arguing the rapprochement between Turkey and the European Union over refugees should not overshadow violations of fundamental rights and freedoms in Turkey during the country’s EU accession process.

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