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Appeals court overturns verdict of acquittal for Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM NEWSPAPER TRIALS

Appeals court overturns verdict of acquittal for Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu, Nesin

Fifty-six people had participated in the "Editors-in-Chief on Watch" campaign launched in solidarity with Özgür Gündem newspaper, which was closed in 2016.

4 November 2020

Journalists Call for Release of Murat Çelikkan

Journalists Call for Release of Murat Çelikkan

Journalists have called for the release of Murat Çelikkan, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison on charge of “propaganda” for serving as Editor-in-Chief at Özgür Gündem for one day.

What Happened in Özgür Gündem Trials on February 14?

What Happened in Özgür Gündem Trials on February 14?

Trials of 21 journalists at 13th and 22nd Heavy Penal Courts continued on February 14, 2017. Three journalists were penalized. In other trials, the prosecutor submitted similar opinion as to the accusations.

14 February 2017 Haluk Kalafat,Elif Akgül

‘Solidarity with Özgür Gündem is Objection to Current Situation’

‘Solidarity with Özgür Gündem is Objection to Current Situation’

I don't accept restrictions on people's right to information and limitations for citizens and journalists on making reports.

7 November 2016

Journalist Nadire Mater Stands Trial

Journalist Nadire Mater Stands Trial

In her testimony before İstanbul 22nd Criminal Court, journalist Nadire Mater who had participated in the “Editor-in-Chief on Watch” campaign launched in support of the Özgür Gündem daily said “Solidarity with Özgür Gündem is also an objection to the current situation”. The next hearing will be on December 9, at 2.15 p.m.

7 November 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Lawsuit Filed Against Editors-in-Chief on Watch Mater, Eryılmaz

Lawsuit Filed Against Editors-in-Chief on Watch Mater, Eryılmaz

Journalists Nadire Mater and Tuğrul Eryılmaz, who served as editor-in-chief at Özgür Gündem daily are being charged with “Publishing or distributing publications of a terror organization” and “propagandizing for a terror organization”.

4 More From Özgür Gündem Solidarity Campaign Called to Testify

4 More From Özgür Gündem Solidarity Campaign Called to Testify

Three journalists, an artist, and an Alevi sage who joined the the “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign launched on May 3 have been called to testify.

7 September 2016

Arrested Editor-in-Chief Ahmet Nesin Released Too

Arrested Editor-in-Chief Ahmet Nesin Released Too

Journalist author Ahmet Nesin has been released as well following the release of Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Erol Önderoğlu.

Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu at Özgür Gündem Again

Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu at Özgür Gündem Again

Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Erol Önderoğlu who got arrested for serving as Editor-in-Chief met at Özgür Gündem. It has been emphasized that solidarity will grow stronger with the arrests.

1 July 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

3 Arrested, 16 Sued Out of 50 Prosecuted Editors-in-Chief on Watch

3 Arrested, 16 Sued Out of 50 Prosecuted Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Probe has been launched into 50 out of 56 editors-in-chief on watch of Özgür Gündem daily. Of the probes, 16 have become lawsuits and three people arrested whereas non-prosecution issued on six others.

Indictment on Önderoğlu, Korur Fincancı to be Seen Friday

Indictment on Önderoğlu, Korur Fincancı to be Seen Friday

Önderoğlu, Korur Fincancı and Nesin getting arrested for acting in solidarity with Özgür Gündem daily wait for the court to see the indictments.

28 June 2016 Elif Akgül

Şebnem Korur Fincancı Transferred to Ward from Solitary Confinement

Şebnem Korur Fincancı Transferred to Ward from Solitary Confinement

Arrested editor-in-chief on watch, TİHV Chair Prof. Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı has been transferred to ward from solitary confinement cell by this morning.

Editors-in-Chief on Watch to Testify to Police

Editors-in-Chief on Watch to Testify to Police

The prosecutor hasn’t taken testimony of Mater, Eryılmaz, Altay, Türker, and Balıkçı who face charges of “terrorist organization propaganda” for supporting Özgür Gündem daily’s Editor-in-Chief on Watch campaign.

27 June 2016 Ekin Karaca,Elif Akgül

Message from Erol Önderoğlu: As a Very Fresh Prisoner…

Message from Erol Önderoğlu: As a Very Fresh Prisoner…

“Dear friends of bianet…As a very fresh prisoner, I live by seeing here the benefits of right based journalism, energy of young passions. Thank each one of you for your solidarity”.