In Memory of Metin Göktepe (10 avril 1968-8 janvier 1996)

A remarkable report (part one) by Etienne Copeaux on the murder of Metin Göktepe, January 8, 1996 in Istanbul. This young gifted photojournalist, who worked for the leftist periodical Evrensel, was savagely beaten to death, by the police while covering the funeral of two political prisoners held at the sports complex of Eyüp. 40 policemen attacked him, 11 were formally charged. Everything was done to prevent their trial. Journalists have paid a very heavy price for freedom of expression in Turkey. They still pay heavily today.

To read the full report (in French), see:

http://www.susam-sokak.fr/article-metin-goktepe-seize-ans-deja-96329354.html