The journey of Freedom of Expression, which started with successive civil disobedience protests against the prosecution of Yaşar Kemal at the State Security Court (DGM) on January 23, 1995, left a quarter century behind. We end each year for the last 25 years with the hope that we find nothing to write about next year and there will be no more need for such work or initiative. In the meantime, tens of thousands of disobedient civilians took part in the crimes (?!) of hundreds of thought criminals.
Each ‘criminal’ text was printed with the names of those undertaking the crime, distributed in front of courthouses and when the criminal elements were completed, the ‘publishers’ were denouncing themselves at the Prosecutor’s Office. The number of printed books exceeded 50 over the years. They continue to be published on our anniversary each year, since 2001.
‘Freedom for Thought 2019’ show that Turkey is separating from the common achievements of humanity on basic rights and freedoms. Still, let us wish good things from the year 2020. With the hope that our 26th year illuminates this dark scene…
23.01.2020
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