Total objector Tarhan says Media supports war. It has to be known that people are killed. Author Magden: Opportunity for peace receives a strong blow with military expressions. Academic Altinay: They are marginalizing peace.

The creation of the Fifth Estate uniting the power of all citizens against a media that has integrated with other estates in the society and lost its ability to act as a fourth estate is the main topic of Istanbul International Independent Media Forum.

Human Rights Association sends letter to Ministery calling on Ankara to end isolation treatment at F-type prisons and enter a dialogue to prevent new deaths. Or else youll be responsible for every death, for every breach of human rights in prisons.

Conscientious Objection Platform will work for legislation recognizing the right to object to military service. Platform intends to campaign for rights of penalized conscientious objectors and journalists covering their plight.

Academics, journalists and students aspiring for an independent media are coming together in Istanbul on Nov. 4-5. Participants including Ramonet, Castellanos, Tageszeitungs Mika and TeleSURs Aharonian are to discuss the possibilities of another media

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.

Public prosecutor launches investigation into rights advocates investigating the suspected killing of a girl by security. Among the suspects is Bar Association chair Ozevin who says the enquiry is repressive and an attempt to block rights activists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

29-year-old man claims he was kidnapped and tortured by a group of civil policemen two weeks after being mistreated for a day in formal police custody and released with a threat that they would be back.

Prior to the upcoming International Independent Media Forum we asked journalists what kind of a media and journalism they wanted. They expressed the same difficulties and requests. Radikal; Milliyet, Vatan and Cumhuriyets reporters are talking...

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.

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

Investigation started against academics from the Police Academy who contributed to TESEVs 2005 Security Almanac. Investigation follows sharp criticisms by Chief of General Staff on Monday.

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.

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

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.

Case against Ulkede Ozgur Gundem daily Editor-in-Chief Aykol for interview with PKK leaders on Kandil Mountain launched this week. Prosecutor set to prepare final opinion. He faces 10 years jail if found guilty for membership to an organization.