March 28, 2012

Fethullah Gülen: I am in favor of freedom of expression and the press

Today's Zaman

Fethullah Gulen (Photo: Cihan)
Fethullah Gülen (Photo: Cihan)
Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen has said he advocates broader rights specifically in the arenas of freedom of expression and freedom of the press for journalists, including those who “unjustly” accuse him of conspiring against them.

Fethullah Gülen's lawyer comments on his freedom of expression remarks

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Fethullah Gulen
Fethullah Gülen
Commenting on Gülen's remarks, his lawyer, Orhan Erdemli, explained that his client has many times in the past said he is a strong defender of freedom of the press. Stating that Gülen also takes criticism of his person within the scope of freedom of expression, he added, however, that this freedom is being misused against Gülen as serious insults are leveled against his client.

Below is the full text of remarks by Orhan Erdemli on Fethullah Gülen’s expressions: