This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 21 September 2017. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reiterates its appeal to the Spanish authorities not to extradite Hamza Yalçin to Turkey. A Swedish journalist of Turkish origin, Yalçin will complete his 50th day in detention in Spain tomorrow. RSF also urges Interpol to be more wary of abusive international arrest requests from Turkey and other repressive countries. RSF has often criticized Interpol’s manipulation by repressive regimes, whoch are quick to issue “red notices” for the arrest of critics living in exile. Yalçin’s example shows that this practice now poses a threat to the many Turkish journalists who have fled their country.
Källa: Journalist Hamza Yalçin still held in Spain under Turkish request to Interpol – IFEX
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