Censorship in Turkey is largely motivated by deep-rooted nationalism. Jennifer Amur explains the issues
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Britain’s top civil servant, Sir Gus O’Donnell, has refused permission for notes between former prime minister Tony Blair and former US president George Bush to be published by the Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq war.
Head of the Inquiry, Sir John Chilcot, has said the notes — which he has seen — are “central to his work”. But civil servants say their publication could harm Britain’s relations with the US.
On the anniversary of the death of Hrant Dink, David Judson reflects on the difficulties facing Turkey’s journalists
Reza Khandan, husband of imprisoned lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been detained by authorities. His detention occurred after he was summoned to Evin prison court. One opposition website has claimed his arrest is due to his activities and interviews in support of his wife. Nasrin Sotoudeh was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment and 20-year travel ban.