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Turkey: Publisher stands trial for Barzani
book
8.4.2006
By Erol ONDEROGLU
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Doz Publisher's editor Vural is standing trial
because of a book named, "Barzani and Kurdish
National Freedom Movement" by Barzani. He faces up
to 3 years in prison for the book which includes
memories on the Kurdish revolts and Armenian
deportation.
BIA, Istanbul, Turkey, - Doz Publishing House
editor Ali Rıza Vural is standing trial because of a
two-volume book named, "Barzani and the Kurdish
National Freedom Movement" by Massout Barzani.
A case was brought after the first volume got
published in February 2003 but then was dropped
after a legal amendment. Another case was brought
after the second volume got published in May 2005.
Editor Vural, who is being charged with "insulting
the Republic through a publication," is facing up to
three years in prison based on article 301/2 of the
Penal Code.
During the hearing, the allegations by the
prosecutor were read out loud. Vural also presented
the court with an address containing his thoughts on
the allegations.
Following are some of the
expressions the publisher is being held responsible
for:
"Kurds revolted time after time and rebelled against
the imperialists, the counties in the region that
usurped their rights. All revolts were violently
quelled. In Turkey, Mustafa Kemal crushed Kurds very
harshly."
"However, he was only able to establish the
Republic, to kick the Greeks out of Turkish
territories and to make hostile countries recognize
the Turkish state, thanks to Kurds. Mustafa Kemal at
the beginning made generous promises to Kurds but
then when he was able to stand on his feet, he
forgotabout his promises."
In another section of the book, the forced migration
of Armenians is also depicted through memories.
The book includes the memories and sayings of Mulla
Mustafa Barzani (1903-1979), the father of Massoud
Barzani. The next hearing will be held on July 20.
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