Reporters Without Borders: "This murder will distress and disturb all those who defend the freedom of thought and expression in Turkey and elsewhere," the press freedom organization said. "The Turkish government must weigh the extreme gravity of this crime and ensure that a thorough investigation identifies those responsible as quickly as possible."[77] International Federation of Journalists: "This man has been the target of abuse and threats ever since he dared to express an opinion that challenges an established orthodoxy", said Aidan White, IFJ General Secretary. "It is scandalous that he appears to have become the victim of a culture of intolerance that remains deeply rooted in parts of society".[78] International Press Institute: "This is a terrible event for Turkish press freedom.