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BIA Media Monitoring Reports

BIA Media Monitoring Reports

Independent Communication Network (BIA) monitors and reports violations of freedom of expression in Turkey. You can access quarterly and annual reports from this page.

BİA Media Monitoring Report 2010 Third Quarter - Full Text

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

BİA Media Monitoring Report 2010 Third Quarter - Full Text

According to the July-August-September 2010 Media Monitoring Report by the Independent Communication Network (BIA) Media Monitoring Desk, the judiciary persecutes independent media and media that voice different opinions on the "Kurdish Problem". Its justification: "fighting against terrorism."

4 February 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Talking About "Issues" Prohibited: 249 Suspects in Three Months!

BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT

Talking About "Issues" Prohibited: 249 Suspects in Three Months!

In the second quarter of 2010, the number of criminals of thought have doubled compared to the same period last year. Anti-terrorism law suspects have increased fivefold. As the war intensifies, freedom of expression weakens.

5 August 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

BIA Media Monitoring Report

In Three Months 110 People Tried for Their Thoughts

According to the quarterly Bia Media Monitoring Report, 26 people are on trial under Article 301.

4 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

PRESS FREEDOM

BIA Media Monitoring Report 2008 - Full Text

In 2008, 82 people were tried under Article 301, 44 under the Anti-Terrorist Law. Freedoms of press and expression have been damaged by political polarisation, the lack of a solution to the Kurdish issue and the intolerance of criticism.