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The 11 TMA Council Members Arrested in Turkey Released; Charges Not Dropped

February 5, 2018

The 11 TMA Council Members Arrested in Turkey Released; Charges Not Dropped

The 11 Council members of the Turkish Medical Association who were arrested and jailed last week for issuing a statement stating that war was a health hazard, have been released from jail. The authorities have not imposed a travel ban, but the charges have not been dismissed and they still have to report to court monthly to sign in. CCS and other human rights and medical groups are asking that ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Turkey Tagged With: TMA, TTB, Turkish Medical Association

International Reaction to Turkey’s Treatment of the Turkish Medical Association

January 31, 2018

International Reaction to Turkey’s Treatment of the Turkish Medical Association

Summary of actions concerning the Turkish Medical Association. It has been requested by numerous organizations that letters and press releases be sent notifying ambassadors, Turkish authorities, the media, and others about the situation regarding the Turkish Medical Association (referred to as "TMA" and "TTB") and its members for writing a Press Release describing war as a threat to public ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Turkey Tagged With: TMA, TTB, Turkish Medical Association

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