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Turkish far-right politician accused of inciting hatred goes on trial

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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish far-right politician accused of inciting public hatred and hostility went on trial Wednesday in a case critics view as an effort to suppress opposition to the president. Umit Ozdag, the leader of Turkey’s Victory Party, was detained in January over accusations he insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with comments […]

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Far-right Turkish politician goes on trial accused of inciting hatred

Özdağ is blamed for last year's anti-Syrian refugee riots in the central Turkish province of Kayseri, during which hundreds of homes and businesses were attacked.

2 days ago·France

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Turkish far-right politician accused of inciting hatred goes on trial

A Turkish far-right politician accused of inciting public hatred and hostility has gone on trial in a case critics view as an effort to suppress opposition to the president.

3 days ago·United States

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Jailed far-right politician faces up to 5 years in prison, stays in pretrial detention in new hearing - Turkish Minute

Ümit Özdağ, the leader of Turkey’s far-right Victory Party (ZP), has been ordered to remain in pretrial detention following his court appearance on Wednesday on charges of inciting hatred and hostility.

3 days ago

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gazetepencere.com

Ümit Özdağ, Before the Judge: I Am the only Politician Arrested for Opposing Uncontrolled Immigration

Arrested on charges of "openly inciting the public to hatred and hostility" through his social media posts, Zafer Party Chairman Ümit Özdağ appeared before the judge after 142 days.

3 days ago

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