The sentence handed down to Kemal Koç of the SOL Party has been finalised: “I will be serving time in prison for defending the rights of citizens affected by the earthquake”

The one-month prison sentence imposed on SOL Party Central Executive Committee member Kemal Koç for protesting the Red Crescent’s sale of tents during the 6 February earthquakes has become final. SOL Party reacted to the decision by saying, “Those who sold tents and the profiteers will be held to account.” Kemal Koç said: “Those who committed the crime were not prosecuted and remain free. But I will spend one month in prison for defending the rights of citizens affected by the earthquake. I regard this as a badge of honour.”