Erol Önderoğlu - Bianet

Erol Önderoğlu

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Juridical Culture Bars Freedom of Expression

Joint Platform on Human Rights gathers international and local institutions as well as academics and activists for a three-day conference titled Freedom of Expression: Principles and Turkey. All participants note that a mentality change is needed.

4 December 2006

Criticizing Ataturk Is Costly In Turkey

Parliament Speaker Arinc stands up for Prof. Yayla who was dismissed from y for calling Ataturk this man and Kemalism corresponds more with regression than it does with development. So far 11 people tried, two imprisoned for their opinions on Ataturk.

27 November 2006

Journalist Ozkoray Sentenced Under Article 15

Journalist Ozkoray charged with ridiculing and insulting state institutions in two articles published in the İdea Politika magazine and its online site has been sentenced to a monetary fine of 2,200 YTL under former penal code article 159.

21 November 2006

Live Program Ends After Police Interference

A public debate on problems of writers in Diyarbakir on Gun TV was cancelled after police appeared at the scene with a warrant allowing them to video the panel. TV producer Dogan says enforcement was against freedom of press and broadcasting.

20 November 2006

Daily Gundem Suspended by Court Order

Ulkede Ozgur Gundem newspaper editor Nurettin Firat says last weeks court decision to suspend the daily from print for 15 days shows there is no democracy in Turkey: The Military authority is determining the countrys agenda.

20 November 2006

BIA² Media Report: Army Shadow on Press

59 years imprisonment demanded for 7 reporters covering conscientious objection and the Kurdish issue during the last three months. Number of 301 victims has reached 65. 5 people are on trailed under charges of violating the Law to Protect Ataturk.

20 November 2006

Bring The Concept Of Turkish Nation To 301

Press Council Chair Eksi says concept of Turkishness in controversial penal code article 301 should be replaced with The Turkish Nation proposing for maximum jail term to be reduced to 1 year, investigations to be authorized by Justice Ministry.

16 November 2006

Writer Magden Acquitted on Two Cases

Perihan Magden is acquitted on charges of insult through written criticism and attempting to influence a fair trial. I am very very happy she said following Tuesdays hearings where she rejected the charges.

15 November 2006

PM Discussing 301 With Wrong People

TIHV and Initiative For Freedom of Expression say government discussions on controversial article 301 with employer and trade unions instead of NGOs are on the wrong platform and with the wrong people.

14 November 2006

Aktuel Acquitted on Latife Hanim Case

Prosecutor decides to dismiss proceedings against Yeni Aktuel magazine reporter Ecevit Kilic for relaying anecdotes from author Ipek Calislar on her best-seller Latife Hanim book. Decision based on view that to love Ataturk and to prevent debate on hi

13 November 2006

Euro Warning Sparks 301 Initiatives

Government preparing amendments to Penal Code art. 301 after EC Progress Report criticism. Plans are to replace the terminology; denigrating Turkishness with the Turkish nation. NGOs are working to come up with multiparty view on the issue.

13 November 2006

Media Reacts to Police Control Attempt

CDG Chair Abakay and journalist-Bingol react to two-day police seminar on terrorism aimed at journalists with influence over editorial and broadcast policies. Abakay said the police should be educated first; Bingol, It will do more harm

8 November 2006

Independent Media Debates Funds & Pressure

BİA2 Projects Ertugrul Kurkcu speaking at the Prospects for Non-Mainstream Media panel says independent media should work on getting public funds. Birguns Kilic: We dont have bosses but we hit against the advertising wall.

6 November 2006

The Internet Has Created New Journalists

LMDs Ramonet says to Independent Media Forum: the number of news items increased with the Internet, free papers; everyones a journalist by mobile phones and the Internet. IPSs Lubetkin: the need for alternative media should be explained everywhere.

4 November 2006

Sumerologist Cig Acquitted

Istanbul court acquits 92-year-old researcher and writer Cig and her publisher Ogutcu in a case where they were charged with inciting hatred and enemity and committing denigration. DISK applauds the verdict, Columnist Gureli thinks that it gives hope.

2 November 2006

Three More Journalists Charged Under 301

Journalists Ozkan, Arcayurek and Bulut have been charged under article 301 for publicly denigrating Turkish soldiers in a program on Kanal Turk TV. Total of 68 people charged under controversial articles 301 and 159 in past 18 months.

27 October 2006

RTUK Recommends French Media Boycott

Supreme Radio and Television Board issues recommendation for Turkish media to boycott French media products in a retaliation to the Armenian Genocide Bill. Recommendation in force until bill is completely off the agenda.

21 October 2006

Imprisoned DIHA Reporter Not Released

Malatya High Criminal Court decides on continued imprisonment of DIHA reporter Rustu Demirkaya who is charged with aiding and abetting an outlawed organization based on claims of a repentant pro-Kurdish PKK member.

19 October 2006

Chomskys Publishers On Trial

Publishers of the translation of Chomskys Role of Mass Media: Manufacturing of Consent tell court it shouldnt be them facing the bench. Publisher Tas, translator Abadoglu, editor Tosun and Kurhan face up to six years in jail, if found guilty.

19 October 2006

Radio Banned For 30 Days

RTUK closes down Istanbul-based radio station for airing a song of a famous folk singer and its programs on Kurdish issue and operations in prisons. Anadolunun Sesi closure enforced on Tuesday on alleged offences ranges back three years.

18 October 2006

Respond France by Promoting Freedoms

PENs Sayar gives out signals on freedom of expression after genocide vote in France saying retaliation should be by abolishing article 301. TGCs Erinc refutes France PMs statement. Prosecuted journalist Duzel wants to see what happens ın practice.

18 October 2006

Yeni Asya Newspaper Charged Under 301

Yeni Asya editor Cakir appears in court for news article claiming State Council shooter Arslan was a member of an organization seeking a wider Turkic empire with some retired military officers soliciting the attack.

18 October 2006

Journalist Sentenced for Insulting President

Writer and journalist Abdurrahman Dilipak has been sentenced to 1.5 year in prison for insulting the president in article titled Is Sezer Sick? published in the Anadoluda Vakit newspaper. Court converts sentence to 5,700 euro.

16 October 2006

Four New 301 Cases Against Evrensel

Evrensel owner Belek and chief editor Bayar at court for news articles covering demands to unveil truth behind Semdinli incidents and reporting on education sector workers plight for rights. Trial monitored by intellectuals under heavy security .

12 October 2006

Armenian Genocide Law Passed in France

French Parliament adopts controversial law criminalizing the denial of an Armenian Genocide. Assembly approved bill with 106 votes with members of governing UMP also voting in favor alongside socialists and opposition UDF.

12 October 2006

Exploiting Genocide to Cut Turkey from EU

Prof. Oran says France is using Armenians and the genocide question to exclude Turkey from the EU: Fear of globalization has spread everywhere. Economist Sonmez warns that this debate can put Tukey off the rail on the way to EU membership.

11 October 2006

CGD Calls IFJ to React Against French Bill

Contemporary Journalists Association Chair Abakay calls on FIJ Secretary General White to act against a bill criminalizing the denial of Armenian Genocide before the French Parliament votes on it on October 12: Do not extend your hands to be shackled

10 October 2006

Article 301 Cases Against Writers Continue

Balbal protests obstacles in front of freedom of opinion and Penal Code article 301 at Justice Ministry gates after being sentenced to 10 months for his book Flowers of Blood From A Captive General on Ararat.

10 October 2006

Journalist Prosecuted on Influencing Justice

The subjects of both stories are the same:Torture under detention allegations. Journalists who filed the stories have been charged for influencing justice. Cumhuriyet reporter Turgut has been sentenced to a fine and Radikals Saymaz is still on trial.

10 October 2006

Turkey to Compensate Writer Baskaya

European Court grants Ozgur Bakis newspaper writer Fikret Baskaya nearly 9,000 Euro compensation for Turkeys sentencing of him to 1 year imprisonment. Baskaya was charged and found guilty of separatist propaganda. ECHR rules penalty was disproportio

Islamist Critique Acquitted Under 301

Istanbul court acquits Kurbanoglu under 301 charges for a speech he made in 2006. Ozgur-Der calls for 301 and all legislation restricting freedom of expression to be abolished while he says despite acquittal, the cause of the case should not be forgotten.

Reporter Duru Sentenced For Propaganda

Dicle News Agency reporter Birol Duru and IHD member Daimi Acig have been sentenced to 6 years 3 months imprisonment each for aiding the PKK organization. Duru was released in 2005 after serving 4.5 months in jail and will appeal against verdict.

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