Respected Turkish poet Mehmet Ali Birand dies after operation . During Turkey 's recent history he often angered national leaders . ` ` We do n't have enough freedom in Turkey '' powerbrokers , he said in 2005 . His last published work included a call for silence at a Kurdish funeral .
Respected Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand dies after operation . During Turkey 's recent history he often angered national leaders . `` We do n't have enough freedom in criticizing '' powerbrokers , he said in 2010 . His last published work included a plea for calm at a Kurdish demonstration .