Writer Altan delivers testimony in libel case by Erdoğan, denies insult accusation
- 4:53 AM — Jun 10 —
- Source: Today's Zaman
An İstanbul court on Thursday began hearing a case filed by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan against Ahmet Altan, the editor-in-chief of the liberal Taraf daily, for remarks Altan made against him in one of his recent columns, with the writer saying he had no intention to insult the prime minister but to criticize his sharp language in kind. Read More
Prime minister sues Taraf's Altan for denigrating remarks
- 7:07 PM — Jan 17 —
- Source: Today's Zaman
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sued Ahmet Altan, editor-in-chief of the liberal Taraf daily, for remarks Altan made against him in one of his recent columns. Read More
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