August Samast, the individual convicted of assassinating Hrant Dink, the esteemed chief editor of the Armenian-language newspaper “Agos” in Turkey on January 19, 2007, has been released on parole, as reported by bbc.com.

At the time of the murder, Samast was a mere 17 years old. Shortly after, on January 20, 2007, he was apprehended in a vehicle in Samsun.

Having diligently served a sentence of 16 years and 10 months in prison, Samast’s term was ultimately reduced by one year due to his exemplary conduct during his incarceration.

It is important to highlight that Samast’s release was granted based on his display of “good behavior.”

This news, disseminated through NEWS.am, brings forth an update on this noteworthy case.