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9 Journalists Arrested in ByLock Investigation

9 Journalists Arrested in ByLock Investigation

9 of the 11 journalists taken into custody on claims that they had been using ByLock, an encrypted communication software allegedly used among members of Gülen community, have been arrested.

Journalists Köseli, Kılıç, Fırat Make Their Statements of Defence

Journalists Köseli, Kılıç, Fırat Make Their Statements of Defence

The first hearing in the trial in which 13 people will be tried in total concluded with the pleas of Bünyamin Köseli, Abdullah Kılıç and Gökçe Fırat Çulhaoğlu.

Trial of 13 Writers and Journalists on Charges of “Attempting a Coup” Begins Today

Trial of 13 Writers and Journalists on Charges of “Attempting a Coup” Begins Today

The trial of 13 people including musician Atilla Taş and journalist Murat Aksoy begins today. The defendants face charges of “attempting a coup”.

16 August 2017 Elif Akgül

Journalist İzgen Gökçe Taken into Custody

Journalist İzgen Gökçe Taken into Custody

İleri Haber editor İzgen Gökçe has been taken into custody in Bartın. The police have seized a cell phone and computer belonging to the journalist.

Journalists Outside Group Reacts to Reports Targeting Dissidents

Journalists Outside Group Reacts to Reports Targeting Dissidents

The Journalists Outside have reacted to the reports by pro-government media that try to make WhatsApp conversations a crime.

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Behind Bars in Kırklareli Prison

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Behind Bars in Kırklareli Prison

Rights defender and journalist Murat Çelikkan entered Kırklareli Prison yesterday. Çelikkan will serve 13 months in prison if he is not released on probation.

dihaber Correspondent Deniz Nazlım Detained in Police Raid

dihaber Correspondent Deniz Nazlım Detained in Police Raid

Police carried out a raid on the houses of 15 people in Ankara towards the early hours of the morning. dihaber correspondent Deniz Nazlım has been taken into custody along with eight others.

2nd Hearing in Journalist Türfent’s Trial Ends With No Release Order

2nd Hearing in Journalist Türfent’s Trial Ends With No Release Order

2nd hearing in trial of journalist Nedim Türfent detained on remand began with 6-hour delay. Türfent’s attorneys leave courtroom after arguing with board of judges due to delay. Next hearing will be held on November 1.

Detention Warrant for 35 Journalists For Using ByLock

Detention Warrant for 35 Journalists For Using ByLock

State-run Anadolu Agency reported that detention warrant was issued for 35 people claimed to have used ByLock. Nine journalists including journalist Burak Ekici from BirGün daily have been taken into custody.

Turhan Günay, Evrensel Publishing House Granted IPA Voltaire Prize

Turhan Günay, Evrensel Publishing House Granted IPA Voltaire Prize

International Publishers Association has announced that 2017 Voltaire Prize will be given to journalist and publisher Turhan Günay and Evrensel Publishing House, which is the 30th publishing house closed through statutory decree, to draw attention to issues in freedom of expression in Turkey.

Journalist From France Arrested in Şırnak

Journalist From France Arrested in Şırnak

Loup Bureau, a journalist from France who was taken into custody at Habur Border Gate, has been arrested on charge of “aiding and abetting a terrorist organization”.

Interim Judgement in 1st Hearing: 7 Released, 5 Remain in Jail

Interim Judgement in 1st Hearing: 7 Released, 5 Remain in Jail

Interim judgement has been passed in Cumhuriyet trial. Güray Öz, Musa Kart, Bülent Utku, Hakan Kara, Önder Çelik, Mustafa Kemal Güngör and Turhan Günay have been released, Murat Sabuncu, Akın Atalay, Kadri Gürsel, Ahmet Şık and Ahmet Kemal Aydoğdu remain further in jail.

28 July 2017 Elif Akgül

Fifth Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial: Interlocutory Judgement Awaited

Fifth Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial: Interlocutory Judgement Awaited

The fifth hearing in the Cumhuriyet daily trial in which one Twitter user under arrest and 18 executives, journalists and employees from Cumhuriyet daily 11 of whom are also arrested are standing trial is being held today

28 July 2017 Elif Akgül

dihaber Correspondent Alayumat Arrested

dihaber Correspondent Alayumat Arrested

Of the two correspondents who were detained at Syrian border, Alayumat has been arrested on charge of “Making State’s Confidential Information Public for Political and Militaristic Purpose”. The other correspondent Akman has been released.

Fourth Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

Fourth Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

The fourth hearing in the Cumhuriyet daily trial in which one Twitter user under arrest and 18 executives, journalists and employees from Cumhuriyet daily 11 of whom are also arrested are standing trial is being held today.

27 July 2017 Elif Akgül

Third Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

Third Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

The third hearing in the Cumhuriyet daily trial in which one Twitter user under arrest and 18 executives, journalists and employees from Cumhuriyet daily 11 of whom are also arrested are standing trial is being held today.

26 July 2017 Elif Akgül

Second Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

Second Day of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

The second hearing in the Cumhuriyet daily trial in which one Twitter user under arrest and 18 executives, journalists and employees from Cumhuriyet daily 11 of whom are also arrested are standing trial is being held today.

25 July 2017 Elif Akgül

Courtroom Sketches Of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial by Tarık Tolunay

Courtroom Sketches Of Cumhuriyet Daily Trial by Tarık Tolunay

Illustrator Tarık Tolunay has sketched the proceedings in the courtroom during the first hearing of Cumhuriyet daily trial.

Press Organizations Protest Media Not Covering Trial of Cumhuriyet Daily

Press Organizations Protest Media Not Covering Trial of Cumhuriyet Daily

Press organizations have criticized that the Cumhuriyet daily trial which was being monitored closely by the media in Europe was not being covered in the mainstream media except certain newspapers and have condemned the situation as “shameful”.

‘Cumhuriyet Doesn’t Remain Silent’ Protest During TRT’s Live Broadcast

‘Cumhuriyet Doesn’t Remain Silent’ Protest During TRT’s Live Broadcast

Three people behind the correspondent put the banners reading “Down With Tyranny, Long Live Freedom” and “Cumhuriyet Doesn’t Remain Silent” as well as Ahmet Şık’s photo into the frame as the TRT team were covering the trial.

Journalists March to Court for Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

Journalists March to Court for Cumhuriyet Daily Trial

A group of journalists and rights defenders have marched to İstanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan for the first hearing in the Cumhuriyet daily trial in which one Twitter user under arrest and 18 executives, journalists and employees from Cumhuriyet daily 11 of whom are also arrested are standing trial.

24 July 2017 Tansu Pişkin

First Day of Cumhuriyet Trial

First Day of Cumhuriyet Trial

First hearing of Cumhuriyet trial in which 19 Cumhuriyet newspaper employees 11 of whom are arrested is being held today.

24 July 2017 Elif Akgül

Journalist Ahmet Şık Behind Bars for 200 Days

Journalist Ahmet Şık Behind Bars for 200 Days

Friends of Ahmet Şık have made a call for journalist Ahmet Şık demanding his release on the 200th day of his arrest.

‘In Spite of Censorship’ Solidarity Party by sendika.org

‘In Spite of Censorship’ Solidarity Party by sendika.org

Being censored 51 times, sendika.org will organize a solidarity party on August 5.

301 Journalists Face 4,260 Years in Prison, 142 Aggravated Lifetime

301 Journalists Face 4,260 Years in Prison, 142 Aggravated Lifetime

136 journalists entered July 2017 in prison; 301 journalists are under threat of 142 aggravated lifetime, 5 lifetime and from 4,259 years and 10 months in prison. 18 journalists face 90 years in prison for insulting Erdoğan.

17 July 2017 Erol Önderoğlu

Blocked for 49 Times, sendika.org Applies For Guinness World Record

Blocked for 49 Times, sendika.org Applies For Guinness World Record

sendika.org, the news website subjected to most access blocks, has applied for a Guinness World Record. The website is now online at the address sendika50.org.

bianet Editors Speak About Gender Based Journalism

bianet Editors Speak About Gender Based Journalism

bianet’s women and LGBTI news editor Çiçek Tahaoğlu and freedom of expression news editor Elif Akgül have explained gender based journalism with examples from bianet and most of the media outlets.

5 July 2017 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Jiyar Gol Detained in Airport, Deported

Journalist Jiyar Gol Detained in Airport, Deported

Documentary director and BBC correspondent Jiyar Gol has been deported after being detained in İstanbul.

Indictment Prepared Against 7 Journalists

Indictment Prepared Against 7 Journalists

The indictment prepared against journalists Ömer Albayrak, Metin Yoksu, Tunca Öğreten, Derya Okatan, Mahir Kanat, E.S. and Deniz Yücel has been submitted to the court.

Out D'Or Awards Granted to Winners in Ceremony

Out D'Or Awards Granted to Winners in Ceremony

The Out D’Or Awards, which aim to increase LGBTI visibility, were granted in a ceremony organized by the LGBTI Journalists’ Association in Paris yesterday.

No Release in Özgür Gündem Main Case, International Travel Ban of Erdoğan, Alpay Lifted

No Release in Özgür Gündem Main Case, International Travel Ban of Erdoğan, Alpay Lifted

No release order has been issued in the case in which Aslı Erdoğan, Necmiye Alpay, Ragıp Duran, Filiz Koçali, İnan Kızılkaya, Eren Keskin, Bilge Oykut, Zana Kaya and Kemal Sancılı are tried. The court has lifted international travel ban imposed on Aslı Erdoğan and Necmiye Alpay.

22 June 2017 Elif Akgül

bianet Editor Tahaoğlu Nominated for Out D’Or Awards

bianet Editor Tahaoğlu Nominated for Out D’Or Awards

bianet editor Çiçek Tahaoğlu has been nominated for Out D’Or Awards, which are granted to individuals and initiatives which contribute to increasing LGBTI visibility in French and world public.