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German-Turkish journalist Yucel has been freed, Berlin says

German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel, who was detained in Turkey a year ago, has been released from jail. (Reuters)

Updated 16 February 2018

Reuters

German-Turkish journalist Yucel has been freed, Berlin says

Updated 16 February 2018

Reuters

BERLIN: German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel, who was detained in Turkey a year ago, has been released from jail, German newspaper Die Welt reported on Friday citing his lawyer.
The German Foreign Ministry confirmed his release.
Yucel, a reporter for Die Welt, was jailed on suspicion of spreading propaganda in support of a terrorist organisation and inciting violence. He denied the accusations and no indictment was made.