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Dutch journalist acquitted of Turkish terrorist propaganda charge

Dutch journalist acquitted of Turkish terrorist propaganda charge
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A Dutch journalist charged with disseminating “terrorist propaganda” has been acquitted by a Turkish court. Frederike Geerdink was accused of

A Dutch journalist charged with disseminating “terrorist propaganda” has been acquitted by a Turkish court.

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Frederike Geerdink was accused of posting messages on social media in favour of the banned Kurdistan Workers Party. (PKK)

Her brief detention prompted an outcry from rights groups and a protest by the Dutch foreign minister.

The case against her was dropped due to lack of evidence.

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