İlhan Selçuk

Turkish lawyer and journalist

İlhan Selçuk - Turkish lawyer and journalist
Born

1925
100 years ago

Died

June 21st, 2010
14 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Turkey

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Contributed to Turkish journalism and literature as a lawyer, journalist, and author. Founded and edited a newspaper, an influential platform in Turkey. Wrote extensively on legal and political issues, focusing on democracy and human rights. Actively participated in public debates and discussions surrounding politics in Turkey.

Founded and edited the newspaper Cumhuriyet

Authored several influential books on law and politics

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