German reporter Yucel marries in Turkish jail

Journalist Deniz Yucel has married his girlfriend in a prison near Istanbul, where he is awaiting trial for inciting hatred and terrorist propaganda. Berlin and Ankara are locked in a struggle over his fate.

The 43-year-old reporter married TV producer Dilek Mayaturk in Silivri Prison on Wednesday, with his lawyer Ferat Cagil and Turkish opposition member of parliament Safak Pavey serving as witnesses. A registrar for Silivri officiated the private ceremony, Deutsche Welle reported.