Brussels, 18/10/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 17 October, the European Parliament's committee on human rights discussed the human rights situation in Turkey and held an exchange of views with NGOs. After reviewing progress made by Ankara, they underlined that reforms are needed on justice systems, respect of freedom of expression, minorities and women's rights.
Marie Christine Vergiat (GUE/NGL, France) pointed out that government opponents - or rather those bold enough to criticise the...