Sudden ruling on journalist Meşale Tolu

Journalist and translator having German citizenship, Meşale Tolu, who is on trial with a jail term of up to fifteen years sought on the charges of “making terrorist organisation propaganda” and “membership of a terrorist organisation,” had been released following eight months in detention. From reports appearing in Taz newspaper, the court has also lifted the ban on journalist Meşale Tolu leaving the country. However, the trial against her continues. The next hearing is on 16 October.