A Turkish prosecutor has sought prison sentences of up to 10 years for seven people, including five journalists,over their published work, arguing that their articles and freelance payments amounted to aiding a terrorist organization, the Bianet news website reported.
The case targets Tuğçe Yılmaz, an editor at Bianet, along with freelance journalists Erdoğan Alayumat, Suzan Demir, Taylan Abatan and Gülcan Dereli, translator Serap Güneş and sociologist Berfin Atlı, all of whom produced content for the outlet. Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of between five and 10 years for each defendant.
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