Turkey Jails Teen, Hebun Akkaya, For Attending Protest

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First Posted: 08-27-09 12:07 PM   |   Updated: 08-27-09 12:13 PM

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DIYARBAKIR, Turkey: If Turkish prosecutors have their way, Hebun Akkaya, a timid 16-year-old with a hesitant manner, could spend seven years in jail for having joined a demonstration a year ago in Diyarbakir, the largest city in Turkey's predominantly Kurdish southeast.

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DIYARBAKIR, Turkey: If Turkish prosecutors have their way, Hebun Akkaya, a timid 16-year-old with a hesitant manner, could spend seven years in jail for having joined a demonstration a year ago in Diy...
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey: If Turkish prosecutors have their way, Hebun Akkaya, a timid 16-year-old with a hesitant manner, could spend seven years in jail for having joined a demonstration a year ago in Diy...
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- Tavallai I'm a Fan of Tavallai 12 fans permalink
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Ok, what color do I need to turn my icon now?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:23 PM on 08/27/2009

It is exactly this type of behavior that keeps Turkey out of the European Union.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:22 PM on 08/27/2009
- SFA I'm a Fan of SFA 14 fans permalink

It's not out of EU because of this.

It's out coz Sarkozy, Germany & Pope believe a muslim country does not have any place in Christien Europe.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:30 AM on 08/28/2009
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