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Erol Önderoğlu
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Journalist Şener Awarded -Turkish Government Condemned
INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE
Journalist Şener Awarded -Turkish Government Condemned
The International Press Institute rewarded Turkish journalist Nedim Şener as one of 60 World Press Freedom Heroes in a ceremony in Vienna on 14 September. The IPI Steering Board condemned Turkey for detaining and prosecuting dozens of journalists.
16 September 2010
ECHR Decision not yet Considered in Trabzon Trial
HRANT DINK CASE
ECHR Decision not yet Considered in Trabzon Trial
Şevki Uluçam, lawyer of defendant Colonel Öz, insists on his request to recuse the judge in the Trabzon case on "neglect" regarding the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink. The recently pronounced conviction of Turkey by the ECHR will be considered on 24 November.
16 September 2010
Prison Threats Endanger Investigative Journalism in Turkey
OSCE
Prison Threats Endanger Investigative Journalism in Turkey
Mijatovic from the OSCE appreciated Minister Davutoğlu's initiative for legal amendments to avoid trials on freedom of expression at the European Court of Human Rights and offered her assistance. She said that critical reporting is hindered by prion threats in Turkey.
16 September 2010
54 Pro-Kurdish Mayors Acquitted of "Propaganda" Charges
54 Pro-Kurdish Mayors Acquitted of "Propaganda" Charges
The Diyabakır 5th High Criminal Court acquitted the 54 mayors who were tried for calling the militant PKK the "Kurdish opposition". The mayors had been facing prison sentences but the court followed the final plead of the prosecution.
15 September 2010
Turkey Unanimously Convicted in Hrant Dink Case
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Turkey Unanimously Convicted in Hrant Dink Case
The European Court of Human Rights unanimously convicted Turkey in the murder case of Hrant Dink, then chief editor of the Armenian Agos newspaper. The court ruled for violations of freedom of expression, the right to life and to an effective remedy.
15 September 2010
Journalist Önal Threatened: The Day Will Come...
Journalist Önal Threatened: The Day Will Come...
CHP municipality member Bayraktar threatened journalist Önal in a meeting of the Şarköy (Thrace) municipality because of an article about his conviction on the grounds of beating his wife. Önal criticized the lack of intervention by the mayor.
14 September 2010
8th Trial for Journalist Saymaz - 70-year Sentence Impending
8th Trial for Journalist Saymaz - 70-year Sentence Impending
Radikal newspaper reporter Ismail Saymaz will be tried for his article "Love games in Ergenekon" and faces imprisonment of 11.5 years. The 1st hearing is scheduled for 2011. This is the 8th case filed against Saymaz who faces prison sentences of a total of 70 years.
13 September 2010
Court of Appeals Approved Sentence against 54 Mayors
Court of Appeals Approved Sentence against 54 Mayors
The Court of Appeals approved monetary fines imposed on 54 mayors, members of the shut-down Democratic Society Party, who had been convicted on the grounds of a letter sent to former Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen to protest the closure of the Kurdish Roj TV.
13 September 2010
Criticism Won over Misogynistic Statement at Court
Criticism Won over Misogynistic Statement at Court
The compensation claim filed against Nurgün Balcıoğlu from the Gaziantep Sabah newspaper was rejected. She was tried for criticizing retired judge Dilsizoğlu who had said, "Of every 10,000 murder trials, 9,000 are due to women."
8 September 2010
Journalist Miroğlu Received Death Threat
Journalist Miroğlu Received Death Threat
An unknown person voiced a death threat via the phone against Taraf newspaper writer and politician Orhan Miroğlu. In his column the writer commented that he had no intention to take a step back because of the threat.
8 September 2010
Playboy Website Censored Before Religious Holidays
Playboy Website Censored Before Religious Holidays
Without a related court decision, the Telecommunication Communication Presidency banned access to the Playboy website because of a technical inspection. The ban comes right before the religious holidays. YouTube.com is banned in Turkey since 5 May 2008.
7 September 2010
Lawyer Rişvanoğlu on Trial for Comments on Kurdish Question
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Lawyer Rişvanoğlu on Trial for Comments on Kurdish Question
The former president of the Contemporary Lawyers Association in Adana, Rişvanoğlu, is on trial for reading out a press release related to the suspicious death of Metin Alataş, distributor of the Kurdish Azadiya Welat Newspaper. The trial starts on 16 September.
7 September 2010
Tosun Asked State for Fate of her Husband before Thanking U2
UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCES
Tosun Asked State for Fate of her Husband before Thanking U2
With the support of environmentalist Perdikis from Cyprus, last Saturday's meeting of the relatives of the disappeared focussed on the whereabouts of disappeared Acar. Hanım Tosun once more asked for the fate of her husband Fehmi before the concert of U2 who mentioned Fehmi Tosun in their album "Pop" in 1997.
6 September 2010
Ergenekon Defendants Criticize Court for "Advanced Punishment"
Ergenekon Defendants Criticize Court for "Advanced Punishment"
Mustafa Özbek, defendant of the Second Ergenekon Case, was removed from the courtroom in the 78th hearing after he said, "What right do you have to keep me here? Fear Allah!" Journalist Balbay criticized, "This is advanced punishment, you are dispensing the law in instalments".
6 September 2010
Connections between Journalist Murder and Organized Crime
CIHAN HAYIRSEVENER MURDER CASE
Connections between Journalist Murder and Organized Crime
"Arrested for organized crime" was Thursday's headline of the Güney Marmara'da Yaşam newspaper, whose editorial manager Cihan Hayırsevener was killed in December 2009. The trial opened by the Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court will start on 15 October .
6 September 2010
Heavy Punishment Requested for Tribute to Revolutionaries
Heavy Punishment Requested for Tribute to Revolutionaries
A case was opened against Samsun Community Centres Branch President Halil Mert and another 5 members of the organization because of commemorating revolutionaries Deniz Gezmiş and Mahir Çayan. The trial will start on 21 September.
3 September 2010
Trial on "Qandil" Interview Reaches Final Stage
Trial on "Qandil" Interview Reaches Final Stage
The case against Günlük newspaper officials Koçali, Pekgöz and Çiçekçi has reached its final stage. They are tried for an interview with the leader of the Democratic Confederation of Kurdistan. Their lawyer requested their acquittal. The case continues on 23 November.
3 September 2010
General Staff Colonel Çiçek Protests Detention with Hunger Strike
General Staff Colonel Çiçek Protests Detention with Hunger Strike
An Istanbul court released the Intelligence Chief of the National Channel, Akkaya, pending trial in the case regarding the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces". Defendant Colonel Dursun Çiçek protested his detention and the trial with a hunger strike.
2 September 2010
Prof. Oran Filed Lawsuit against Wiretapping of General Staff
Prof. Oran Filed Lawsuit against Wiretapping of General Staff
Prof. Baskın Oran filed a criminal complaint at the Ankara Chief Prosecution related to allegations of illegal wire tapping concerning the Deputy Chief of General Staff. The Presidency of the General Staff meanwhile launched a criminal investigation.
2 September 2010
Release of Writer Akhanlı Rejected for the Third Time
Release of Writer Akhanlı Rejected for the Third Time
An Istanbul court dismissed the third demand to release writer Akhanlı who is detained because of an alleged "connection to an armed organization". Once the Istanbul 11th High Criminal Court accepts the indictment it will also announce the date of the first hearing.
2 September 2010
Foreign Minister Aims Avoiding Freedom of Speech Cases at ECHR
Foreign Minister Aims Avoiding Freedom of Speech Cases at ECHR
The Minister for Foreign Affairs said that a part of the applications filed to the European Court of Human Rights stem from delays in the judicial process. He stated that referring legal work had been initiated. He requested a classification of all files from the ECHR.
1 September 2010
Two Kurdish Newspapers Banned, Güney Magazine Copies Seized
Two Kurdish Newspapers Banned, Güney Magazine Copies Seized
The publication of the Kurdish newspapers Azadiya Welat and Rojev was suspended for one month because of alleged "propaganda for a terror organization". Copies of the three-monthly Güney magazine were confiscated for the same reason.
31 August 2010
General Staff Investigates Deputy Chief Güner
WIRETAPPING ALLEGATIONS
General Staff Investigates Deputy Chief Güner
General Güner, Deputy Chief of General Staff, allegedly gave the order for wiretapping more than 2,000 civilians in 2007. The General Staff immediately launched an investigation into the allegations. Intellectuals and politicians consider legal measures.
31 August 2010
American Journalist Jake Hess Detained in Diyarbakir
American journalist Jake Hess has been detained on allegations that he is "aiding PKK;” He is currently at the Diyarbakir Anti-Terrorism Branch.
13 August 2010
"TRT Violates Impartiality Principle Again With Ramadan Programs”
"TRT Violates Impartiality Principle Again With Ramadan Programs”
ABF president Ali Balkiz called on TRT to treat equally all faiths, cultures and religions, and to broadcast programs taking into account the feelings of the unbelieving and ones who don’t fast.
12 August 2010
Journalists are in Danger, 12 Attacks This Year
Journalists are in Danger, 12 Attacks This Year
12 journalists were attacked in 2010 while on duty. These cases serve as a warning that journalists may be faced with a new attack or be murdered any time.
7 August 2010
Journalists Have Four Days to Object!
Journalists Have Four Days to Object!
Journalists, whose judgements have been postponed, have until 9 August to object as per the amendment to the Law of Criminal Procedures. The pronouncement of judgements will no longer be postponed without asking the journalists...
6 August 2010
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
Court Trying Books Keeps to "Obscenity Board"s Opinion
CENSORSHIP
Court Trying Books Keeps to "Obscenity Board"s Opinion
The expert report stating that the three books in the “Sexual books” series by Sel Publishing are literary work and cannot be accused with obscenity, has not proved enough. The court is awaiting the opinion of The Prime Ministry Board for the Protection of Children from Harmful Publications.
3 August 2010
Prison Sentence for Editor of Revolutionary Movement Magazine
Prison Sentence for Editor of Revolutionary Movement Magazine
An Istanbul court handed a 1year and 3 months prison sentence to Fehmi Kılıç, editorial manager of the Revolutionary Movement magazine because of "spreading propaganda for a terror organization".
30 July 2010
Courtroom Cram-Full of Supporters for Tried Beşikçi and Şimşek
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Courtroom Cram-Full of Supporters for Tried Beşikçi and Şimşek
Hundreds of supporters came to the first hearing of the case against sociologist Beşikçi and lawyer Şimşek. Both defendants face imprisonment under charges of "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization". The case was postponed to 12 November.
30 July 2010
Lawyer Charged for Criticising Official for Massacred Prisoners
"RETURN TO LIFE" OPERATION
Lawyer Charged for Criticising Official for Massacred Prisoners
Contemporary Lawyers Association President Kozağaçlı is facing both prison sentence and a compensation claim on the ground of his criticism of Ali Suat Ertosun, former Prisons and Arrest Stations General Director on duty during the "Return to Life" operation.
29 July 2010
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