Turkey: Further information: Students’ trial ongoing, despite apology to Erdogan: Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) students

Four students from the Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) in Turkey still face charges for ‘insulting the president’ despite President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan withdraw-ing his complaint. The students met with President Erdoğan ahead of the first hearing on 22 October and apologized for the offence caused. The next hearing will take place on 4 April 2019.

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