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Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland concerned by arrests of academics in Turkey
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland today issued the following statement: “Reports from Turkey about arrests of several academics and intellectuals today are very worrying. In this difficult time when Turkey is facing an immense challenge due to terrorist attacks, I call on all to join forces against violence and terrorism and to respect human rights including freedom of expression. No efforts must be spared to deescalate the situation”, he said.
