Region: Austria
Civil rights

Solidarity with Max Zirngast: Erdogan, let him free!

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Austrian government & Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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  1. Launched 2018
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Petition is addressed to: Austrian government & Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

On September 11, 2018 at 5 am in Ankara, Austrian journalist, author and student Max Zirngast, who has been living in Turkey, was arrested by the Turkish police.

According to media reports, as in many other similar cases, the allegation here seems to have been of "supporting terrorist organizations". Max Zirngast has always been as dedicated and solidarity-prone a colleague and as excellent a student as any at the University of Vienna, who has campaigned against social injustice and for democratic rights.

We, students and staff of the University of Vienna, believe that the allegations against him are a baseless excuse to intimidate and silence critical voices in the Turkey. Max Zirngast, like many other people in Turkey, is persecuted solely for his political persuasion and journalistic work.

We strongly condemn the arrest of Max Zirngast and demand his immediate release. The Austrian government and diplomacy should spare no effort in order to achieve his release! #FreeMaxZirngast

Reason

Journalistic work as well as the commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law are fundamental rights that have to be guaranteed.

First signers: https://criticaltheories.univie.ac.at/solidaritaet-max-zirngast

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Petition started: 10/18/2018
Petition ends: 09/18/2019
Region: Austria
Topic: Civil rights

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