Turkish political prisoners left out of plan to reduce jail population
Rights advocates have criticized lawmakers for not extending the measures to jailed journalists, human rights advocates & politicians
Greek Government takes steps for decongestion of jails as a measure against the coronavirus
If it is approved, it will be signed early next week and according to estimates, approximately 1,000 inmates will be released
Sex offenders may walk as lawmakers mull releasing one in three Turkish prisoners
The proposal would release prisoners convicted of sexual assault, gender-based violence and drug trafficking but it will not extend to political prisoners
