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Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalism groups criticized the arrest of Kurdish journalists and accused the government of spreading disinformation.

Union protests violence against reporter Ahmet Demir on live broadcast

Union protests violence against reporter Ahmet Demir on live broadcast

The DİSK Press Union protested Muharrem Sarıkaya’s physical violence against reporter Ahmet Demir in front of the Habertürk media outlet’s building in İstanbul. “The slap in the face of laborers cannot be forgiven,” said union chair Faruk Eren.

21 December 2021

Journalist Uğur Şahin released from detention

Journalist Uğur Şahin released from detention

Taken into custody while covering an incident of male violence against a woman in İstanbul’s Şişli, BirGün News Director Uğur Şahin has been released.

Journalism organizations: Whoever stays silent now is a party to this crime

PEKER'S ALLEGATIONS

Journalism organizations: Whoever stays silent now is a party to this crime

Journalists’ Union of Turkey, Reporters Without Borders and DİSK Press Union have made statements about Sedat Peker’s allegations implying former Interior Minister Mehmet Ağar’s role in the unidentified murders of journalists Mumcu and Adalı.

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

In a joint statement on World Press Freedom Day, three professional press organizations have stated, "We call on the public authority to give up all kinds of practices that are against the freedom of press, which is guaranteed by universal and local law.”

‘Attack on journalists in Kadıköy targets people’s right to learn truths’

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS

‘Attack on journalists in Kadıköy targets people’s right to learn truths’

Halk TV journalists Yılmaz and Erkmen were hit by plastic bullets, documentary filmmaker Kızıl was wounded in his brow and journalist Akgül was battered up during the police intervention into Boğaziçi protests. Journalism organizations slam police violence.

3 February 2021

'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'

'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'

We have spoken with representatives of journalism organizations after recent attacks against journalists.

21 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

“Government Must Stop Issuing Official Press Badges”

“Government Must Stop Issuing Official Press Badges”

DİSK Basın-İş Union urged the government to stop issuing press badges for media staff, saying that it was a control measure. “Media union who legitimized this badge must also demission themselves from agreement,” a statement said.

23 January 2015