Turkish-Armenian writer Nişanyan jailed on charges of illegal construction

Turkish-Armenian writer Nişanyan jailed on charges of illegal construction

İZMİR – Doğan News Agency

Nişanyan completed the construction of a house in Şirince town despite the court decision, ruling he should not enter the area, which is natural site. DHA photo

The Turkish-Armenian writer and linguist Sevan Nişanyan was jailed on Jan. 2 to serve a two year sentence approved by the court of appeals over the charges of illegal construction in İzmir’s town of Şirince.

The prosecutor’s office decided that Nişanyan could remain free until Jan. 2.

Nişanyan completed the construction of a house in Şirince town despite the court decision, ruling he should not enter the area, which is natural site.

Nişanyan is one of Turkey’s leading linguists. He has penned columns for the Turkish-Armenian weekly Agos and daily Taraf.
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