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Internet Filtering System Combined with Censorship
Internet Filtering System Combined with Censorship
The 16th Turkey Internet Conference was held in Izmir last week. Internet censorship and filtering were the themes of more than 100 activities. A free internet was the common demand of internet users and technology developers.
5 December 2011 Haluk Kalafat
Court of Appeals: "No Defamation of Hrant Dink"
Court of Appeals: "No Defamation of Hrant Dink"
The Court of Appeals quashed a verdict initially given in favour of the family of slain Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink. A local court had ruled for an attack on Dink's personal rights due to a documentary on TRT. The Dink family lawyers demanded a revision of the decision.
2 December 2011
"Safety of Life Comes First Before the News"
"Safety of Life Comes First Before the News"
The Anadolu News Agency sends five reporters to London for a war correspondence training. Journalists' Union President İpekçi commented, "Training for correspondents who report from conflict zones is essential. They also have to contract a life insurance".
2 December 2011 Nilay Vardar
Anti Terror Law on the Job - Journalists in the Streets
Anti Terror Law on the Job - Journalists in the Streets
In July, August and September 2011, 66 journalists were in jail, 11 of whom because of their writings and utterances. 13 people are facing imprisonment of 334.5 years in total. Most of the trials are based on Articles 7/2 of the Anti Terror Law and 314 and 220 of the Criminal Law.
2 December 2011 Emel Gülcan
Blockade on the OdaTV Trial
Blockade on the OdaTV Trial
Pointing to "the right to a fair trial" and the "principle of publicity", representatives from national and international rights organizations criticized the congestion at the first hearing of the Oda TV trial. Most of the journalists could not enter the courtroom.
1 December 2011
BİA Media Monitoring Report 2011 Second Quarter - Full Text
BİA Media Monitoring Report 2011 Second Quarter - Full Text
According to the BIA Media Monitoring Report for the second quarter of 2011, 68 journalists went to jail till July, 12 of them because of their news, writings and utterances. Turkish courts decided for prison sentences of 44 years and 8 months in total in April, May and June.
1 December 2011
Upper and Lower Fountains Re-opened
Upper and Lower Fountains Re-opened
Two historic fountains of the Habap village were restored upon the efforts of the Hrant Dink Foundation. The fountains were now re-opened in a ceremony attended by lawyer Fethiye Çetin, Governor Arslan, Mayor Yanılmaz and district headman Yarmadelen.
30 November 2011
"Turkey Takes Lead in Violations of Freedom of Expression"
"Turkey Takes Lead in Violations of Freedom of Expression"
ECHR judge Karakaş said that among all member states of the Council of Europe, Turkey was the country in the worst situation considering press freedom and freedom of expression. Turkey is the country with the most convictions ruled by the ECHR in this area.
30 November 2011
Against Transphobia and Hate Murders
Against Transphobia and Hate Murders
During the 20 November Week against Transphobia and Hate, many people gathered for a demonstration in Istanbul to draw attention to hate crimes.
29 November 2011
"Lawyers should be released"
"Lawyers should be released"
The European lawyers federations AED and ELDH with 16 member countries urged the Turkish government in a joint statement to release the lawyers recently imprisoned in the scope of the KCK investigation.
29 November 2011
International Delegation Investigates Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons
International Delegation Investigates Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons
A European delegation investigates the alleged use of chemical weapons at the Kazan Valley in the course of an armed conflict that left 37 PKK members dead. The delegation took samples and will discuss their observations with experts.
28 November 2011
70 Arrests in Istanbul and Diyarbakır
70 Arrests in Istanbul and Diyarbakır
34 people were arrested in Istanbul on 26 November. They were part of a group of 46 people, mostly lawyers, who were taken into custody on 22 November in the course of KCK operations. In Diyarbakır, 36 out of 43 people in custody were detained.
28 November 2011
Academic Freedom in Critical Situation
Academic Freedom in Critical Situation
International academics, most of them working in France, criticized arbitrary arrests and other repressions applied to academics in Turkey. They warned that academic freedom was unacceptably restricted and called on academics all over the world to join their work group.
25 November 2011
Prime Minister: "I Apologize for Dersim"
Prime Minister: "I Apologize for Dersim"
After an on-going discussion with opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu about the "Dersim incidents", PM Erdoğan apologized for the violent suppression in the 1930s that left many Alevi Kurds dead. His statement elicited controversial reactions in the CHP.
24 November 2011
Ban on Victoria's Secret Lifted after Protests
Ban on Victoria's Secret Lifted after Protests
On the first day of the internet filtering system, access was denied to many underwear and condom brands. After a storm of protest in the social media, most of these sites were removed from the filter.
24 November 2011
Turkey: Everyone is Considered Guilty until Proven Innocent(!)
Turkey: Everyone is Considered Guilty until Proven Innocent(!)
In the country which was hoped to initiate public debates during the preparation of a new constitution, the new waves of arrests impose silence. Accusations and arrests stand by the system as "invisible hammers."
23 November 2011 Bülent Kale
No Journalists Released
No Journalists Released
None of the indicted journalists were released at the first hearing of the Oda TV trial on 22 November. The court is going to evaluate the motion to require the judge to recuse himself. The decision will be announced in the coming hearing on 26 December.
23 November 2011
Landmark Ruling on "Conscientious Objection"
Landmark Ruling on "Conscientious Objection"
For the first time, the European Court of Human Rights sentenced Turkey for a breach of Article 9 on freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Applicant Erçep's lawyer Alsancak said the verdict manifested the right to conscientious objection in Turkey.
23 November 2011 Işıl Cinmen
Lawyers in Custody - Raid on Özgür Gündem Newspaper
Lawyers in Custody - Raid on Özgür Gündem Newspaper
About 100 people, most of them lawyers, were taken into police custody in the course of the latest KCK operations in several provinces of Turkey on 22 November. The Özgür Gündem newspaper was raided as well as many private homes and offices.
23 November 2011
Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter
Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter
Hatice Harman is on trial because she held up a photograph of her daughter who died as the result of a hunger strike. "She is my daughter. If I don't carry her picture in my hand, I will carry it in my heart", Harman said.
22 November 2011 Ayça Söylemez
IPI Launched Campaign for Journalist Şener
IPI Launched Campaign for Journalist Şener
IPI launched a signature and letter campaign for detained journalist Nedim Şener in order to draw attention to journalists in Turkish prisons. Şener was included to the IPI "List of World Press Freedom Heroes" in 2010.
22 November 2011
State's 'Secure' Internet Filter Applied on 22 November
State's 'Secure' Internet Filter Applied on 22 November
The controversial internet filtering application was enforced on 22 November. Internet expert Akdeniz commented that Turkey has been the "country of prohibitions" throughout history. He warned that a filter managed by the state was dangerous.
22 November 2011 Ekin Karaca
Hate Speech is Common - Still no Law
Hate Speech is Common - Still no Law
The rhetoric of hate speech was deciphered at a panel discussion on hate speech and freedom of expression. Journalist Öğünç described how hate speech is produced by the media. Prof İnceoğlu emphasized that another communication was possible and Ass. Prof Erdemir mentioned legal aspects.
21 November 2011 Yüce Yöney
Lack of Jurisdiction?
Lack of Jurisdiction?
The trial regarding the death of soldier Uğur Kantar who allegedly died as the result of torture started on 18 November. The court is going to evaluate the motion for lack of jurisdiction. The decision will be announce at the next hearing on 16 December.
21 November 2011 Ekin Karaca
Police Officer Faces 6 Years in Prison
Police Officer Faces 6 Years in Prison
Police officer Yıldız is facing prison terms of up to six years under allegations of negligent homicide in the trial regarding the death of Nigerian refugee Festus Okey. The request of Okey's brother for joint plaintiff status was rejected by court.
18 November 2011
Lawyer Gülbahar: "Judiciary Plays Ready-Made Scenario"
Lawyer Gülbahar: "Judiciary Plays Ready-Made Scenario"
The court rejected the request for Prof Ersanlı's release. Her lawyer Gülbahar is of the opinion that "the judiciary plays a scenario prepared from outside the judiciary".
18 November 2011 Ekin Karaca
Anti-Terrorism Law Obstructs Freedom of Expression
Anti-Terrorism Law Obstructs Freedom of Expression
Problematic areas of freedom of expression and detained journalists were the main topics discussed at the Freedom Express attended by journalists Nadire Mater, Wilco van Harpen and Faruk Mercan. The event was hosted by television journalist Banu Güven.
17 November 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
Journalist Şık's "Unpublished" Book Launched on Book Fair
Journalist Şık's "Unpublished" Book Launched on Book Fair
The book "The Imam's Army" by detained journalist Ahmet Şık was now printed under the title "000Book". 125 writers claim responsibility for the book that was introduced to the public in a press conference at the PEN booth at the TÜYAP Book Fair on 16 November.
17 November 2011
"KCK Arrests Deepen Freedom of Expression Concerns"
"KCK Arrests Deepen Freedom of Expression Concerns"
The Amnesty International Turkey Branch wrote a letter to the Ministry of Justice to express their concern about the arrest of 44 people in the scope of KCK operations on 1 November, among them publisher Zarakolu and academic Ersanlı.
16 November 2011
Trial for Annulment of Internet Filter
Trial for Annulment of Internet Filter
The Alternative Information Association opened a trial at the Council of State for the revocation of the "Principles and Procedures for Internet Service" published by the Prime Ministry Telecommunication Association.
16 November 2011
71 Journalists in Jail
71 Journalists in Jail
71 journalists are in prison in Turkey on 15 November, the Day of the Imprisoned Writer. The Anti-Terrorism Law quickly narrows down free and independent journalism and the people's right to information.
16 November 2011
Still No Response on Crucial Evidence after 1,760 Days
Still No Response on Crucial Evidence after 1,760 Days
Almost 5 years after the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink, trial procedures are still jammed because crucial records to be provided by the Telecommunication Communication Presidency are still lacking. These records will be officially erased in 63 days.
15 November 2011
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