Journalist İsmail Arı, who is being held in Sincan Prison, stated in a message sent through journalist Ozan Gündoğdu that he is in prison only because he was doing journalism, saying, "Protect your right to receive news and support journalists."
In a letter sent to journalist Ozan Gündoğdu from Ankara Sincan Prison, Arı noted that he has been deprived of his freedom for 15 days, 13 of which he has spent in prison.
Emphasizing that he has engaged in no activity other than journalism throughout his professional life, Arı included the following statements in his message:
"While practicing this profession, journalism, I did my best to be the voice of those who have no voice. I stood by anyone seeking justice. I was thrown into prison just for doing journalism. Protect your right to receive news and support journalists."
News Source: 12punto
