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On the recordJuly 26, 2021
The human rights situation in Turkey also remains difficult. Turkey is one of the highest jailers of journalists and opposition activists in Eurasia.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen highlights Turkey's poor human rights record, particularly regarding journalists and activists.

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