ISTANBUL - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Says She Is troubled by Turkey's Arrest of Dozens of journalists, calling it "inconsistent" with the Economic and Political progress the moderate Muslim nation HAS made. Those Despite Concerns, she says the country Could Be a model for Arab nations now in the Throes of revolt or democratic transition.
Speaking at a coffee house event in Istanbul, Turkey Said Clinton's 11 percent growth rate and That It WAS impressive, Along With secular democratic traditions, Could inspire Arabs in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and Syria Who are Demanding reform.She said Turkey has "a lot of lessons to share" and THEY That Could translate icts with neighbors in the Arab world.
However, she Expressed concern about recent government actions against-the media, Which Have Fed Fears about Threats to press freedom in Turkey, a democracy with a Muslim population Mostly That Seeks membership in the European Union.
"I do not think It Is Necessary gold in Turkey's Interests To Be cracking down," Clinton Said, Adding That Could Turkey's institutions withstand the Scrutiny and Debate That Brings a free press. "It Seems to me inconsistent with all THE OTHER HAS Turkey Advances made."
"This is an area That Deserves Attention from Citizens and lawmakers," she added. "I would Be standing up for freedom of expression."
Turkish media groups say More than 60 journalists are in jail in Turkey and accused of using flimsy evidence Authorities to Bring Them Against charges cash till payday advance.Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Clinton Will See Who Later Saturday, in April Said That There Were 26 journalists in jail for Turkey Activities Unrelated to journalism.
Erdogan Cited HAS role of the media Some Sectors over the Decades in fanning support for coups led by the Turkish military, a staunch supporter of the secular system.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, of Which Is A member Turkey, says a total of 57 journalists are in jail in Turkey, on anti-terror Mostly charges. This group includes people with ties to Kurdish rebels Alleged and extreme leftist.The OSCE Acknowledged Turkey's right to national security SafeGuard, we call it to order media Reform legislation so as to Ensure the right to free expression.
Also Clinton urged Turks to continue to embrace inclusive traditions and serve as a bridge Between East and West, Without Choosing one or the Other.
"I do not think There Is Any Reason for Turkey to shift from West to East," she said. 'As an outsider, I Have Always Thought the Debate Is A Debate Without real Because Meaning to it Why would you give up one for another? You Can Look Both Ways That Is and to me incredible year advantage. "
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