Leyla Emeç

Leyla Emeç Tavşanoğlu is a senior Turkish journalist and author. She has worked as editor and commentator with Cumhuriyet daily during 1980’s and 90’s. Currently, she is a staff writer with the independent news site, muhalif.com.tr . Tavşanoğlu is the sister of Çetin Emeç, a former editor-in-chief of Hürriyet daily, who was slain by gunmen in Istanbul in 1990.