The assassin of prominent Armenian news editor Hrant Dink, Ogun Samast, was released for 'good conduct,' sparking criticism of the politicization of Turkey's judiciary under President Erdogan. In Iran, rapper Toomaj Salehi, who faced execution for 'corruption on earth' charges, was released on bail after enduring 250 days of solitary confinement and torture during anti-government protests. Both releases have drawn global attention and raised concerns about human rights and judicial independence.
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Ogun Samast’s release has touched a raw nerve among Armenians worldwide #Turkey accused of double standard as #Armenian journalist's killer walks free https://t.co/jhJB9PAnKi By @amberinzaman
Outspoken musician Toomaj Salehi, who was arrested in Iran’s anti-government protests last year, was released on bail Saturday https://t.co/NTNq3hf80t
AMAZING NEWS!!! Iranian rapper Toomaj has been released from prison on bail. Toomaj has endured over 250 days of solitary confinement and torture. He has been charged with “corruption on earth” which means he could face execution. Toomaj’s lyrics in support of the freedom… https://t.co/wl48s3BJ17 https://t.co/pIrCMmDYBl
#Turkey Briefing: The assassin of prominent #Armenian news editor Hrant Dink was freed late Wednesday for “good conduct” in what critics charge is a further example of the politicization of Turkey’s judiciary under Erdogan https://t.co/Ugb7aZZavL By @amberinzaman
The assassin of prominent #Armenian news editor Hrant Dink was freed late Wednesday for “good conduct” in what critics charge is a further example of the politicization of #Turkey’s judiciary under the country’s authoritarian president https://t.co/ArZtz56SOH By @amberinzaman