The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), yesterday presented Bülent Mumay, editor-in-chief of Hurriyet.com.tr with the 2013 SEEMO Human Rights Award.

Oliver Vujovic, SEEMO’s secretary general, gave the award to Mumay at a ceremony at Hürriyet’s headquarters in Istanbul.

SEEMO recognised Mumay for his human rights-oriented editorial approach and his dedication to the rights of Turkish citizens.