Message from Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty
“Yesterday, it was announced that Taner Kılıç had finally been released after eight gruelling months in jail. Taner was inches away from freedom. But while Taner’s wife and daughter excitedly waited for him to walk out of prison and into their arms, he was re-arrested and taken back into custody. This is hugely upsetting and disappointing – and completely unacceptable.
“Now we need to come together, to show our strength and power. Please will you join us in sharing this urgent action for Taner’s freedom and demand the Turkish Minister of Justice release Taner? Let’s be clear – Taner is not a terrorist. He is a lawyer and human rights defender whose brave work threatens Turkey’s oppressive regime. That’s why he’s been targeted.
“The news of his re-arrest is not only heartbreaking, it is hugely alarming. This latest news exposes the crisis in Turkey’s justice system that is ruining lives. Turkey ignoring the overwhelming evidence of his innocence and his re-detention only deepens our strength to continue to fight on Taner’s case.
“Taner should now be home and reunited with his family. With you on our side, hopefully we can still make that happen. We won’t give up. Thank you again for you on-going support during this difficult time.”
Kate Allen
Director
Amnesty International UK
Amnesty in Salisbury 
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