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Appeals Court Ratifies Dink Verdict

Court of Appeals General Council ratifies deferred 6 month prison sentence for Armenian weekly Agos newspaper Editor-in-Chief Hrant Dink voting to reject Appeals Prosecutors final opinion of no-offence and request to quash decision..

12 July 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Rehn: High Court Decison Disappointing

EU Commissioner Olli Rehn criticizes Court of Cassation decision against Armenian journalist Hırant Dink, editor of weekly Agos, based in Istanbul. High Court confirmed prison sentence for insulting Turkishness.

NGOs Demand Extrajudicial Killing Probe

Acting on allegations supported by photographs that Iranian PKK militant Emani was executed by security forces after being captured alive, 23 organizations file formal criminal complaint demanding an investigation into the death.

Journalist Ozeksi Attacked and Hospitalized

The owner of Gaziantep 27 daily and journalists Association Deputy Chair Ozeksi attacked by 2 unidentified assailants and beaten. He was seriously injured in assault and still in intensive care. Governor Kamci promises culprits will be found.

11 July 2006 Murat Güreş

BIA² Media Report: 67 Individuals in 56 Cases

Monitoring media freedoms and rights in Turkey, BIA² discloses 56 Freedom of Expression cases launched against 67 individuals from April through June as government still seeks to impose new restrictions. Turkey pays ECHR 332,000 YTL in 1.5 years.

11 July 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Agos Case A Stage of Violence Again

Case of journalists Hrant Dink, Engin, Seropyan and Arat Dink charged with attempt to influence a fair trial was adjourned to December after the hearing subsequent to a fight between lawyers. Lawyer Ceylan was punched in face, his glasses were broken.

10 July 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Court Orders Novelist Safak Indicted

Istanbul 7. Criminal Court rejects prosecution decision to drop the case against novelist Elif Shafak, publisher Semih Sokmen and translator Asli Bican for insulting Turkishness for Safaks novel Father and Bastard, and requests an indictment.

Rights Reporting To Be Awarded!

IPS Communication Foundation calls on mainstream and local media employees as well as communications students to submit their work in BİA²s nation-wide bid to support and reward journalism focusing on independent, ethical and rights-based reporting.

5 July 2006 Erhan Üstündağ

Culprits Attacked TV Director, Still at Large

A group of culprits who attacked Bati TV director Baskaya and beat him until he was hospitalized are still at large. TV channel owner Karaaslan says police continuing technical follow-up after attack that journalist claims was work of mayor.

4 July 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Another Communication Is Possible!

Independent media professionals, students and lecturers, academics to debate alternative media and share experiences this November. BİA²s International Independent Media Forum to bring together those working to make another communication possible.

3 July 2006 Erhan Üstündağ

Unionists Still Under Arrest After 19 Days

Tuzla court rejects release request for LIMTER-IS Union Chairman Dinc and Education Expert Saygili who are due for trial on July 20. Unionists start hunger strike in prison. Attorney Akkilic: Employers are using their weight to break workers activities

29 June 2006 Tolga Korkut

Turkey Sentenced on 4 Freedom of Expression

ECHR sentences Turkey to pay 26,000 Euro in damages to IHDs Cetinkaya for organizing an outlawed meeting, Ozgur Bakis daily for an article, Yeni Evrensel daily for a ban imposed on it under the OHAL Law as well as Yesilgoz and Firik for speeches.

28 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Court Rejects Expert Witness in Zarakolu Case

Istanbul 2nd Court of First Instance asks for expert report for Jerijans book while rejecting expert witness statement for Prof. Sakayans book in two cases against publisher Zarakolu who faces 13 years 6 months imprisonment.

24 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Ergundogans Case At Experts

Beyoglu 2nd Court of First Instance sends case file of Birgun columnist Yalcin Ergundogan to expert in trial where he faces 3 years jail for article His Disciples Revolt Against Haydar Bas.

23 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Radikal Daily Sued For Assets Report

Radikal newspaper sentenced to pay PM Erdogan 2,000 YTL in damages for quoting CHP Acting Group Chairman Haluk Koc saying the Prime Minister is twisting things during parliamentary debate on his alleged assets. Erdogan was demanding 20,000 YTL

21 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Forum for Another Communication in Istanbul

World leading independent media projects meeting to be held in Istanbul on November 3. Academics and local media from Turkey will participate in forum. Kurkcu says we want to introduce people struggling for media independence with role models.

20 June 2006 Hamza Aktan

Journalist Rustu Demirkaya Arrested

DİHA Tunceli reporter Demirkaya placed under arrest and charged with aiding and abetting an organization. Lawyer says arrest based on allegations for his involvement in the release of kidnapped soldier Kirandi and previous report on swindling.

19 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Publishers Praise bianet for Rigths Advocacy

Publishers Union prizes bianet for support and advocacy for freedom of expression. Chair Tuzuner says 22 publishing houses, 47 authors and 49 books were persecuted in the past year. 11 of these cases ended with acquittal while11 others led to sentences.

Itll Take Some Time Olli Rehn

Representatives of Turkish publishers and writers say it will take a while for Turkey to address any of EU Commissioner Rehns concerns on freedom of expression and foresee a rather bumpy road ahead. TYBs Celal and Turkey PENs President Sayar argue.

15 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Not So Bright for Freedom of Expression

Court Of Appeals Honorary President Dr. Sami Selcuk says The freedom of expressing opinion has not settled fully in Turkey. According to Selcuk, of the 50 freedom of expression cases before the ECHR in 2005, 80% belong to Turkey.

Case Against Islamist Daily Vakit Begins

Pro-Islamist Vakit newspaper is charged with encouraging armed attack against State Council judges. The court accepts the application of the relatives of judge Ozbilgin who was killed in the shooting and as the intervening party in the trial.

15 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Ozbaris Faces 21 Years in Jail

Journalist Birgul Ozbaris faces a total of 21 years imprisonment in seven separate charges of discouraging people from military service. Being against militarism is being against war she says.

13 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Magazine Journalists Face Trial

Weekly Tempo magazine reporter Tayman and Editor in Chief Barlas face up to six years jail for published interview of KURD-DER spokesman Guclu. Journalists charged with insulting Turkishness and inciting disobedience to laws.

12 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Magden Court Case Starts Tense

On trial for her article Conscientious Objection is a Human Right, Magden faces protest from families of soldiers killed in action. Police crack teams called in to maintain discipline at court where prosecution demands 3 years imprisonment for author.

8 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

CPJ Concerned for Persecution of Columnists

Concerned for three journalists appearing before court this week New York based Committee to Protect Journalists calls Turkish government to repel laws restrictive of freedom of expression.

8 June 2006 Cpj

Jurist Kaplan Acquitted of Hate Speech

Istanbul court acquits jurist Hasip Kaplan for his views on Kurdish Question in a TV talk show, concluding he did not incite hatred and enmity. Presiding Judge Uncu agrees with Prosecutor Akillis opinion that his remarks did not lead to violence.

8 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Belge Acquitted

Istanbul court acquits Radikal newspaper journalist Murat Belge on charges of attempting to influence the outcome of judicial proceedings by criticizing a court ban on Conference on Ottoman Armenians.

8 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Usak Hosts Children Rights Reporting Seminar

BİA² and UNICEF Turkey hold two-day Children Rights News Reporting training meeting in Usak on invitation of governor Kayhan Kavas. 26 reporters attend occasion where target is set to create Turkeys first child-friendly media network.

6 June 2006 Kemal Özmen

KAOS GL Lashes Out at TV Homophobia

Gay and Lesbian Research Association criticizes RTUKs warning on TV fashion program found guilty for legitimizing homosexuality. Says Radio & Television Supreme Council had better address homophobic programs then pass judgment on homosexuallity.

6 Press and Freedom Cases This Week

Istanbul courts to be busy this week with journalists, jurist and publisher on trial. Journalist Magden to appear at court on June 7, columnist Belge, reporter Saymaz, Selek and jurist Kaplan on June 8 and Peri Publishing House owner Onal on June 9.

5 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

Ataturk Law to Jail Publisher Onal

Istanbul court sentences publisher Ahmet Onal to 13 months imprisonment for Passions and Captives book authored by Cicek. Publisher found guilty for insulting modern Turkeys founder Kemal Ataturk and will have to serve sentence if appeal fails.

1 June 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

BİA² Freedom of Expression Workshop

2-day Freedom of Expression Workshop directed at lawyers held at Istanbuls Hotel Villa under the framework of the BİA² project. 32 lawyers from 15 provinces attended the May 27-28 gathering where communication freedom or lack of it was core of debate.

31 May 2006 Erol Önderoğlu

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