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Two Journalists Released, 101 still behind Bars

KADRİ KAYA AND ERDOĞAN ALTAN

Two Journalists Released, 101 still behind Bars

The number of imprisoned journalists in Turkey went down to 101. DİHA Batman representative Altan and Diyarbakır representative Kaya were released on 28 March.

Detained for 4.5 Years Because of a Lost Radio

Detained for 4.5 Years Because of a Lost Radio

Ten people, among them also students, have been detained for 4.5 years by reasons of a lost police radio and contradictive police statements. Five of the detainees were eventually released on 27 March, the others will have to wait for the next hearing in three months time.

28 March 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Student Cihan Kırmızıgül Released

Student Cihan Kırmızıgül Released

Student Kırmızıgül was released pending trial after 25 months behind bars. He stands accused of "membership in an illegal organization" because he was wearing a keffiyeh.

Ahmet Şık Facing New Investigation

Ahmet Şık Facing New Investigation

Journalist Ahmet Şık is facing an investigation on the grounds of his statements made to the press when he was released from prison after 375 days in detention. He is alleged of having identified judges and prosecutors as a target.

Doğan Yurdakul Released

Doğan Yurdakul Released

Oda TV defendant Yurdakul was released from the Silivri Prison due to health reasons after eleven months of detention. Yurdakul had shared a cell with journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener.

23 February 2012

15-Year-Old Ö.S. Released after 14 Months in Detention

15-Year-Old Ö.S. Released after 14 Months in Detention

14-year-old Ö.S. was released pending trial after 14.5 months in detention. His indictment was prepared after 13 months. Ö.S. stood accused of "membership of a terrorist organization". At the third hearing he was sentenced to imprisonment of almost five years.

11 October 2011 Ekin Karaca

Journalist Zengin Released Pending Trial

Journalist Zengin Released Pending Trial

"Freedom for Zengin" as demanded by the journalist's supporters was the decision of the court at the hearing on 14 June. Journalist Zengin was released pending trial after two years in prison. She is charged with "membership in an illegal organization.

15 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez

"Atılım" Newspaper Reporters Released after 9 Months

"Atılım" Newspaper Reporters Released after 9 Months

Atılım newspaper reporters Mat and Küçükbattal were released pending trial after nine months in detention. They stand accused of the demolition of a base station in Istanbul. The trial will be continued on 24 September.

2 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Tolga Korkut

DİHA Reporter Eskin Released after 5 Months in Detention

DİHA Reporter Eskin Released after 5 Months in Detention

DİHA reporter Eskin was released pending trial after 5 months in detention. He was arrested when he was covering a demonstration against conditions of detention for imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan. Eskin was handcuffed when he was taken to the hearing.

19 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Released from Jail under "PKK Propaganda" Charges

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Journalist Released from Jail under "PKK Propaganda" Charges

Reporter Gök was arrested at the Newroz festival and has been in prison for the last eight months. Although he has been released, he still faces trial.

26 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu