Getting it straight

— The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.

We correct all errors of fact.

If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.

The Humanitarian Relief Foundation charity, often called IHH, that was banned in Germany, is a different entity from the Turkish charity that organized the Gaza-bound aid flotilla stopped by a deadly Israeli raid May 31. The Turkish charity is not affected by the German ban. A story about the charity by The New York Times in July 17 editions erroneously reported which group is affected by the German action.

Also, the Turkish charity paid $1.2 million for the Mavi Marmara, the lead flotilla vessel. The Times misstated the amount paid.

Lastly, the Istanbul City Municipality Transportation Corp. is responsible for land transit and does not oversee Istanbul Fast Ferries, the municipal agency that sold the Mavi Marmara. The Times incorrectly reported the relationship between the two city agencies.

Front Section, Pages 2 on 07/24/2010

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