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Trials of Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch

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Trials of Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Investigations have been launched into 50 of the 56 Editors-in-Chief on Watch who have participated in the campaign “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” of the now closed Özgür Gündem daily.

23 October 2017 Elif Akgül

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Released

Journalist Murat Çelikkan Released

Journalist Murat Çelikkan who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for participating in the Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign for the now-closed newspaper Özgür Gündem, has been released.

23 October 2017

3 of 5 Journalists Detained in Ankara in House Raids, Released

3 of 5 Journalists Detained in Ankara in House Raids, Released

Journalists Sibel Yükler, Diren Yurtsever and Selman Güzelyüz, who were detained in house raids carried out on October 20 in Turkey's capital city of Ankara, have been released after being deposed in the police station.

23 October 2017

Özgür Gündem Editor-On-Watch Eryılmaz Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Özgür Gündem Editor-On-Watch Eryılmaz Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

Journalist Tuğrul Eryılmaz, one of the editors of the Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign of the now-closed Özgür Gündem has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and fined 6,000 TL. Court deferred his prison sentence.

20 October 2017 Tansu Pişkin

US: ‘A Detention Such As Kavala’s Chills Public Debate’

US: ‘A Detention Such As Kavala’s Chills Public Debate’

US Department of State Spokesperson Nauert as to Osman Kavala and 19 activists, attorney and journalists being detained in Ankara yesterday, said that they had been following these case closely and that the detentions in Turkey were often made with very little or no evidence at all.

20 October 2017

5 Journalists Detained in Ankara in House Raids

5 Journalists Detained in Ankara in House Raids

Jin News Editor Sibel Yükler, Jin News reporters Duygu Erol and Habibe Eren as well as Mezopotamya Agency reporters Diren Yurtsever and Selman Güzelyüz have been taken into custody.

20 October 2017

‘Bureaus Raided, Although Attorneys Voluntarily Suggested to Give Deposition’

‘Bureaus Raided, Although Attorneys Voluntarily Suggested to Give Deposition’

The attorneys, who were taken into custody earlier today by police raiding their offices, had already submitted a request voluntarily to give their deposition to the Prosecutor’s Office earlier. Yet the office ignored the request and the raids were carried out, said Attorney Alcan.

19 October 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Next Hearing of Özgür Gündem Editor-On-Watch Eryılmaz To Be Held Tomorrow

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Next Hearing of Özgür Gündem Editor-On-Watch Eryılmaz To Be Held Tomorrow

Journalist Tuğrul Eryılmaz, one of the editors of the Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign of the now-closed Özgür Gündem will have the next hearing of his trial tomorrow.

19 October 2017

Operation on Attorneys and Journalists in İstanbul

Operation on Attorneys and Journalists in İstanbul

In an operation carried out in İstanbul in the early morning hours, at least 16 people have been taken into custody. Two lawyers and two journalists are among the detainees.

19 October 2017

Journalist Sarı Sentenced to Prison for ‘Having Defamed the President’

Journalist Sarı Sentenced to Prison for ‘Having Defamed the President’

Evrensel daily’s Managing Editor Çağrı Sarı has been sentenced to 11 months and 20 days in prison on charge of “defaming the President”. The sentence has been deferred.

19 October 2017

“We Will Not Pull Up Stakes, Turkey is Our Home, Our Past” Says Şık, Winner of Raif Badawi Award

RAIF BADAWI AWARD FOR COURAGEOUS JOURNALISTS

“We Will Not Pull Up Stakes, Turkey is Our Home, Our Past” Says Şık, Winner of Raif Badawi Award

Attorney Can Atalay has received the Raif Badawi Award for courageous journalist on behalf of his client Ahmet Şık, who has been behind bars for 285 days.

11 October 2017

Wall Street Journal Reporter Albayrak Sentenced to Prison For ‘Terrorist Propaganda’

Wall Street Journal Reporter Albayrak Sentenced to Prison For ‘Terrorist Propaganda’

Wall Street Journal reporter Ayla Albayrak has been sentenced to 2 years and 1 month in prison for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”. Her attorneys will contest the decision.

11 October 2017

Interim Judgement on 3rd Hearing: Gürsel Released

CUMHURİYET TRIAL

Interim Judgement on 3rd Hearing: Gürsel Released

On the third hearing of Cumhuriyet trial held today, the court ruled that columnist Kadri Gürsel be released and Murat Sabuncu, Akın Atalay, Emre İper, Ahmet Şık and Ahmet Kemal Aydoğdu remain in detention on remand.

25 September 2017 Elif Akgül

Third Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial Begins

CUMHURİYET TRIAL

Third Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial Begins

The third hearing in the Cumhuriyet trial in which 20 defendants six of whom are in detention on remand are standing trial, has begun. The witnesses are being heard.

25 September 2017 Elif Akgül

Sözcü Daily’s Arrested Correspondent Mediha Olgun Released

Sözcü Daily’s Arrested Correspondent Mediha Olgun Released

Arrested on May 26, Mediha Olgun, editor-in-chief of Sözcü daily’s website, has been released on probation.

25 September 2017

Evrensel Newspaper Columnist Karataş Released

Evrensel Newspaper Columnist Karataş Released

Evrensel daily newspaper columnist Karataş has been released following 57 days of detention.

22 September 2017

1st Hearing in Zaman Daily Trial Held, Defendants Continue Statements Today

1st Hearing in Zaman Daily Trial Held, Defendants Continue Statements Today

The first hearing in the trial of Zaman Daily, in which 31 media employees including closed Zaman daily's former writers and employees Şahin Alpay, Ali Bulaç, Mümtazer Türköne, Ahmet T. Alkan, Nuriye Akman and Mustafa Ünal are standing trial was held yesterday. The hearing will continue today.

19 September 2017 Elif Akgül

1st Hearing in Zaman Daily Trial Begins Today

1st Hearing in Zaman Daily Trial Begins Today

The first hearing in the trial of Zaman Daily, in which 31 people are standing trial including closed Zaman daily’s former writers and employees charged with “coup attempt” is being held today.

18 September 2017 Elif Akgül

Arrested Journalist Bureau From France Now Released

Arrested Journalist Bureau From France Now Released

Loup Bureau, a journalist from France who was taken into custody at Habur Border Gate and was later arrested on the charge of “aiding and abetting a terrorist organization”,has now been released. RSF Turkey Representative Önderoğlu commenting on Bureau’s release said: “it is relieving”.

15 September 2017 Ekin Karaca

Evrensel Daily’s Dersim Correspondent Kemal Özer Arrested

Evrensel Daily’s Dersim Correspondent Kemal Özer Arrested

Evrensel daily’s Dersim Correspondent Kemal Özer who was stopped by police at a search point on the Ovacık-Dersim road on September 4 and was taken into custody has now been arrested.

15 September 2017

UN, International Organizations Become Party in Cases of Arrested Journalists Before ECtHR

UN, International Organizations Become Party in Cases of Arrested Journalists Before ECtHR

UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights and 12 international rights organizations had their request to become a party in the cases of arrested journalists before the ECtHR granted.

14 September 2017

24th Gathering of Justice Watch Takes Place with Participation from Journalists Outside Initiative

24th Gathering of Justice Watch Takes Place with Participation from Journalists Outside Initiative

The 24th gathering of the Justice Watch took place today to support the arrested attorneys of Cumhuriyet daily. The Journalists Outside Initiative and CHP MP Barış Yarkadaş were also among the supporting participants of the Justice Watch.

14 September 2017

Interim Decision in 2nd Hearing: Continuation of Detention on Remand

CUMHURİYET TRIAL

Interim Decision in 2nd Hearing: Continuation of Detention on Remand

At end of the second hearing in the Cumhuriyet trial yesterday, the court ruled that Murat Sabuncu, Akın Atalay, Kadri Gürsel, Ahmet Şık, Emre İper Ahmet Kemal Aydoğdu remain in detention on remand. The next hearing will be on September 25.

12 September 2017 Elif Akgül

First Day of 2nd Hearing: 8 Cumhuriyet Employees Heard

CUMHURİYET TRIAL

First Day of 2nd Hearing: 8 Cumhuriyet Employees Heard

2nd hearing in Cumhuriyet trial was held today in Silivri Court. The court heard former editor-in-chief Yıldız, news coordinator Küçükkaya, Cumhuriyet Foundation’s former executives Tüfekçioğlu, İnal and Kıraç, correspondent İlknur, columnist Soner and former public accountant Pamukoğlu as witnesses in today’s hearing.

11 September 2017 Elif Akgül

Second Hearing of Cumhuriyet Trial to Begin Today

Second Hearing of Cumhuriyet Trial to Begin Today

The second hearing in the Cumhuriyet trial will be held today in Silivri Court. In today’s hearing, defendants will be heard.

11 September 2017 Elif Akgül

Call for Solidarity in Cumhuriyet Daily Trial Continues

Call for Solidarity in Cumhuriyet Daily Trial Continues

Calling for support for the next hearing of Cumhuriyet Trial on September 11, Journalists Outside Initiative continue their solidarity campaign on social media with the hashtag “#HemenŞimdiÖzgürlük” (freedom, right now).

6 September 2017

Journalists Outside Initiative Calls for Support for Next Hearing of Cumhuriyet Trial

Journalists Outside Initiative Calls for Support for Next Hearing of Cumhuriyet Trial

Calling for support for the next hearing of Cumhuriyet Trial to be held in Silivri Court, Journalists Outside Initiative has shared a video on social media with the hashtag “#11EylüldeHepsiniİstiyoruz” (we want them all out on September 11).

5 September 2017

Macron Urges Erdoğan to Release Journalist Bureau

Macron Urges Erdoğan to Release Journalist Bureau

French President Macron calling President Erdoğan has demanded that French journalist Bureau arrested in Turkey on August 2 be immediately released and sent back to France.

Journalists Outside Initiative Calls for Solidarity for Next Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial

Journalists Outside Initiative Calls for Solidarity for Next Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial

300 days after executives and journalists of Cumhuriyet daily had been detained, Journalists Outside Initiative has demanded their release and called on the people to come together for the second hearing of the Cumhuriyet trial which will be held on September 11 in Silivri of Istanbul.

RSF Condemns News Targeting Journalists: “A Government-Orchestrated Campaign”

RSF Condemns News Targeting Journalists: “A Government-Orchestrated Campaign”

Reporters Without Borders Head of Eastern Europe & Central Asia desk Bihr made a statement on news articles targeting journalists, saying “These insane claims would be laughable if they did not put the targeted journalists in grave danger”.

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.

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