Statement of AEJ
The Association of European Journalists (AEJ) expresses its profound concern and unwavering solidarity with Turkish Cypriot journalist Ali Kişmir, facing a 10-year prison sentence for exercising his right to freedom of expression.
Ali Kişmir, President of the Media Workers’ Union, is accused of “insulting and defaming” the “spiritual personality” of the local army in an article he posted on social media. The charges raised serious questions about the region’s press freedom and freedom of expression.
