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Joakim Medin's Legal Battle in Turkey Continues Despite Release

Joakim Medin's lawyer in Turkey, press freedom lawyer Veysel Ok, is of course happy that he has been released. But the fight is far from over, he says and refers to the trial on terror crimes that begins in September.

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

The trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present. An important marker, says Turkey expert Paul Levin.

Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

Jonas Sjöstedt (L) and Ulrika Westerlund (GP) are traveling to Ankara to attend the trial of Swedish journalist Joakim Medina. It's about putting some pressure on Turkey, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt.

Turkey Uses Journalist's Books and Articles as Evidence in Trial

Joakim Medin's own books, reports and posts on social media constitute the evidence that Turkey is using against the Swedish journalist, according to the organization that represents him.

Turkish Court Denies Release of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin

A court in Ankara rejected on Wednesday an appeal against the detention of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. That's how it works in Turkey, says Dagens ETC's editor-in-chief Anders Gustafsson.

Swedish Journalist's Detention in Turkey Raises Legal Concerns

When the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin was arrested by Turkish police accused of terrorist crimes, several of his rights were violated. This is what the Turkish press freedom lawyer Veysel Ok tells TV4 News.

Turkish Police Arrest Journalists Covering Istanbul Protests

Journalists arrested in Turkey after demonstration

Nine people, including seven journalists, are being held in Turkey for participating in a banned demonstration on Saturday, according to media and human rights groups.