Ragıp Zarakolu : Message from Dr. Roger W. Smith

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“I should also say that I know Ragıp, support his courageous efforts, know something about the harassment and persecution he has undergone, but still, he has maintained a non-violent attitude throughout. What he stands for, human rights, freedom of speech,...

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Nobel Peace Prize : New Inaugural Signatories for Zarakolu'Nomination

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(end of the Appeal in favor of Mr. Zarakolu'Nomination ; see the full text below, October 2 2012) Mr. Zarakolu’s name has several times been mentioned in connection with the Nobel Peace Prize. “Ragıp Zarakolu is the pride of publishing. He is the limelight...

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One year anniversary of the arrest of Deniz Zarakolu

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Today October 7th 2012 marks the one year anniversary of the arrest of Deniz Zarakolu, PhD Candidate, translator and editor at Belge Publishing, son of publisher Ragıp Zarakolu. Today, we in the GITinitiative community remain committed to Deniz and the...

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Appeal to the Nobel Committee (Mr. Zarakolu'nomination)

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September 26, 2012 We have decided to submit a new appeal to the Norwegian Nobel Committee (Norwegian Nobel Institute, Oslo) in favor of nominating the independent publisher and pro-democracy intellectual Ragıp Zarakolu of Turkey as a candidate for the...

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