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Attack on journalist who reported on deficiencies of a public hospital

Attack on journalist who reported on deficiencies of a public hospital

Having reported on the deficiencies of a recently constructed public hospital in Samsun and covered the defects of the contractor, journalist İbrahim Akkuş has been attacked by the employees of the company.

Low sentences for armed assault on journalist

Low sentences for armed assault on journalist

Local journalist Hakan Denizli was targeted in an armed assault two years ago. All the defendants in the case have been sentenced to less than four years in prison.

11 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

Reporter slightly injured in 10th attack on journalists in Turkey this year

Reporter slightly injured in 10th attack on journalists in Turkey this year

DHA reporter Ahmet Atmaca has been attacked by multiple people while working.

Armed attack on İstiklal Newspaper in İstanbul

Armed attack on İstiklal Newspaper in İstanbul

Raiding the room of Editor-in-Chief of İstiklal Newspaper Arif Çakmak, the assaulter demanded 2 million lira in an attempted armed attack in İstanbul.

OSCE requests information from Turkey about 24 journalists

OSCE requests information from Turkey about 24 journalists

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has requested information from Turkey’s Justice Ministry about the situation of 24 journalists, including Melis Alphan, Kazım Kızıl, Elif Akgül, Hrant Dink, Levent Gültekin and Müyesser Yıldız.

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

Three people were detained over the attack on Levent Gültekin in front of Halk TV. Two of them have been arrested, one has been released on probation.

3,388 citizens express support for journalist Gültekin

3,388 citizens express support for journalist Gültekin

Releasing a statement about the physical attack on journalist Levent Gültekin, 3,388 people have underlined that “it is high time to say stop to the ones who instigated and perpetrated this recent attack as well as similar others.”

Attacks on journalists: Gültekin is neither the first nor the last

PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY

Attacks on journalists: Gültekin is neither the first nor the last

Seven journalists have been assaulted in Turkey in the first three months of 2021. While 18 journalists were assaulted in 2020, 139 journalists have been assaulted in the country in the last five years.

KRT TV presenter Osman Güdü attacked

KRT TV presenter Osman Güdü attacked

Osman Güdü from the KRT TV channel was attacked when he left his office in Kartal district on the Anatolian side of İstanbul. Güdü was hospitalized after the incident, nine stitches were put in his head.

5 February 2021

Rights defenders condemn MHP leader Bahçeli for targeting journalists

Rights defenders condemn MHP leader Bahçeli for targeting journalists

Six rights organizations, including the Union for Democracy (DİB), have released a joint statement and condemned the recent statements of Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chair Devlet Bahçeli targeting critical journalists.

22 January 2021

'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'

'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'

We have spoken with representatives of journalism organizations after recent attacks against journalists.

21 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

‘We thwart the games, foil the traps,’ says Erdoğan

‘We thwart the games, foil the traps,’ says Erdoğan

While the opposition parties expect President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan to condemn the recent attacks on journalists and politicians, he says, “We will not bother with the ones wasting the country’s time with polemics based on lies and slanders.”

20 January 2021

Encouraging attacks against journalists, politicians 'very dangerous,' warns HDP's Uluç

Encouraging attacks against journalists, politicians 'very dangerous,' warns HDP's Uluç

Five journalists and a politician have been assaulted in Turkey since January 1.

20 January 2021

Main opposition leader ‘expects Erdoğan to condemn violence’

ATTACKS, THREATS TARGETING OPPOSITION

Main opposition leader ‘expects Erdoğan to condemn violence’

Referring to the recent physical assaults and threats targeting opposition politicians and critical journalists, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has reiterated that he expects President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and MHP Chair Bahçeli to condemn violence.

20 January 2021

Being a journalist in Turkey: 5 physical assaults in 15 days

Being a journalist in Turkey: 5 physical assaults in 15 days

Journalists İzzet Tınmaz, Kıymet Sarıyıldız, Murat Uçkaç, Afşin Hatipoğlu and Orhan Uğuroğlu were physically attacked in the first 15 days of 2021. Detained over the assault on Uğuroğlu, four suspects have been released on probation.

20 January 2021

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

After two journalists and a politician critical of Bahçeli were attacked, the MHP head continued threatening opposition leaders and journalists.

19 January 2021

Bahçeli threatens Davutoğlu, journalists: Don’t underestimate MHP

Bahçeli threatens Davutoğlu, journalists: Don’t underestimate MHP

In the wake of recent attacks targeting opposition politicians and critical journalists in Turkey, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chair Bahçeli has threatened Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu and columnists Taha Akyol, Yıldıray Oğur and Elif Çakır.

18 January 2021

‘5 journalists assaulted in Turkey in the first 15 days of 2021’

CHP MP ÇAKIRÖZER

‘5 journalists assaulted in Turkey in the first 15 days of 2021’

Main opposition CHP Eskişehir MP Utku Çakırözer has raised concerns that 34 journalists were assaulted in Turkey in 2019, 17 journalists were assaulted in 2020 and five journalists were assaulted in the first 15 days of this year.

18 January 2021

Two journalists and a politician attacked in front of their homes within 24 hours

Two journalists and a politician attacked in front of their homes within 24 hours

All three attacks were carried out in the capital city of Ankara as opposition parties have criticized the government for its lack of reaction.

16 January 2021

2 journalists attacked in Diyarbakır

2 journalists attacked in Diyarbakır

İhlas News Agency (İHA) reporter Murat Başal and Demirören News Agency (DHA) reporter Emrah Kızıl have been subjected to a knife attack during news follow-up in Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakır.

10 September 2020

Journalists attacked in Antalya and Nevşehir

Journalists attacked in Antalya and Nevşehir

While an armed attack has been launched against the residence of Yakup Kocabaş, a journalist from a local newspaper in Antalya province, a vehicle of Nevşehir Journalists Association has been set on fire in an attack of arson.

Local journalist attacked in Bursa

Local journalist attacked in Bursa

Şaban Önen, the Grant Holder of Karacabey Yörem newspaper, has been attacked by persons who are allegedly the relatives of ruling AKP’s Karacabey Mayor Ali Özkan.

Cases of Attacks on Journalists Drag on For a Year: 'Did I Have to Die?'

Cases of Attacks on Journalists Drag on For a Year: 'Did I Have to Die?'

"I lost my faith in justice. It is very clear that this was an attempted murder. Most likely, this case will end without the assailants receiving any sentence," says one journalist.

Assaulted Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ to be Imprisoned for Insulting Erdoğan

Assaulted Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ to be Imprisoned for Insulting Erdoğan

Journalist Yavuz Selim Demirağ, who was assaulted in front of his house on May 10, will be imprisoned today to serve his 11-month prison term for allegedly insulting the then Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in 2010.

Press Council Sends Letter to Assaulted Journalists: You are Not Alone

Press Council Sends Letter to Assaulted Journalists: You are Not Alone

The High Council of the Press Council of Turkey has sent a letter to six assaulted journalists: “These unacceptable attacks aim to disregard people’s right to obtain information and frighten and intimidate journalists.”

‘Impunity Encouraging Violence Against Journalists Paves the Way for New Attacks’

SURGING ATTACKS ON JOURNALISTS CONDEMNED

‘Impunity Encouraging Violence Against Journalists Paves the Way for New Attacks’

The recent attacks targeting journalists and writers in general and the most recent attack against Odatv columnist Sabahattin Önkibar in particular have been condemned by politicians and journalists’ organizations.

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

At Least 31 Journalists Attacked, 1 Journalist Killed in the Last 17 Months

As physical assaults targeting journalists have been surging especially over the last two weeks, we have compiled the attacks launched against journalists since early 2018 till today based on bianet Media Monitoring Reports.

Assaulters of Journalist Sabahattin Önkibar Released as Well

Assaulters of Journalist Sabahattin Önkibar Released as Well

Four suspects previously taken into custody for having assaulted journalist Sabahattin Önkibar have been released on probation. While five journalists have been attacked in the last two weeks, the assaulters of Demirağ and Çelik were also released.

Five Journalists Physically Assaulted Over the Last Two Weeks

Five Journalists Physically Assaulted Over the Last Two Weeks

Journalists İdris Özyol, Ergin Çevik, Hakan Denizli, Sabahattin Önkibar and Yavuz Selim Demirağ have been physically assaulted over the last two weeks.

Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

An armed attack has been launched against Hakan Denizli, the Grant Holder of Adana-based Egemen local newspaper. Being taken to hospital after the incident, Denizli’s state of health has been reportedly good.

Journalist Ergin Çevik Attacked in Antalya

Journalist Ergin Çevik Attacked in Antalya

Ergin Çevik, the Editor-in-Chief of Antalya-based Güney Haberci news website, was attacked by three people in Aksu, Antalya. Releasing a statement, the Progressive Journalists Association has stated, “Such attacks cannot frighten the journalists.”

18 International Organizations Send Letter to Erdoğan for Journalists Demirağ and Özyol

18 International Organizations Send Letter to Erdoğan for Journalists Demirağ and Özyol

18 international freedom of press and expression organizations have sent a letter to President Erdoğan for the recently attacked journalists Yavuz Selim Demirağ and İdris Özyol: “Publicly denounce these acts of violence and ensure journalist safety.”

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