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RSF denounces censorship of earthquake coverage in Turkey

RSF denounces censorship of earthquake coverage in Turkey

"While the country needs transparency more than ever before, these decisions to block access to reports once again serve the purpose of preventing criticism against the government's post-earthquake practices," the RSF representative in Turkey has said.

Access to Ekşi Sözlük blocked again

Access to Ekşi Sözlük blocked again

Yesterday, a court lifted a ban on the social network that had been in place for nine days.

Court lifts access ban on Kurdish publishing house's website

Court lifts access ban on Kurdish publishing house's website

The Avesta Publishing House was among the several sites that were blocked for "terror propaganda."

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

One of the most popular websites in Türkiye, Ekşi Sözlük was banned after the earthquakes. The reason for the ban is still not clear.

27 February 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Türkiye blocks access to Kurdish-focused websites, including Rudaw

Türkiye blocks access to Kurdish-focused websites, including Rudaw

The websites have been banned for "terrorist propaganda" after a complaint by the police.

23 February 2023

Türkiye blocks access to popular social media platform Ekşi Sözlük

Türkiye blocks access to popular social media platform Ekşi Sözlük

While the reason for the decision is not yet clear, many social media users assume that it was part of the government's efforts to curb social media following the devastating earthquakes on February 6.

21 February 2023

Diken news portal investigated over 'censorship' claims against AKP deputy

Diken news portal investigated over 'censorship' claims against AKP deputy

The broadcaster of the judicial year opening ceremony had stopped the broadcast while the head of the union of bars was speaking. The news portal claimed an AKP deputy was the "secret owner" of the company.

17 November 2022

Constitutional Court to examine ‘disinformation law’ in respect of substance

Constitutional Court to examine ‘disinformation law’ in respect of substance

The main opposition party had applied to the top court demanding of a provision that triggered "censorship" criticism.

27 October 2022

Forty-eight more articles about Erdoğan's former lawyer censored

Forty-eight more articles about Erdoğan's former lawyer censored

Previously, a court had blocked 130 articles, including two news reports on bianet, about Mustafa Doğan İnal.

16 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

Lawsuit against bianet over report on Erdoğan's former lawyer

Lawsuit against bianet over report on Erdoğan's former lawyer

The report concerns bribery allegations against a former lawyer for President Erdoğan. bianet's former editor-in-chief is charged with "insult and slander."

10 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

US 'regrets' Turkey's censorship of Voice of America, Deutsche Welle

US 'regrets' Turkey's censorship of Voice of America, Deutsche Welle

Websites of the two outlets were banned last week after a request by Turkey's media authority.

Turkey blocks access to Voice of America, Deutsche Welle websites

Turkey blocks access to Voice of America, Deutsche Welle websites

The two outlets have refused to apply to Turkey's media authority for a license. "Media licensed in Turkey are required to delete online content that RTÜK interprets as inappropriate. This is simply unacceptable for an independent broadcaster," said the DW's head.

Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!

BIA MEDIA MONITOR / JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2022

Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!

According to the BİA Media Monitoring Report, at least six journalists and one media outlet were attacked and Ses Kocaeli Newspaper’s owner Arslan was killed in an armed attack in the first 3 months of 2022. Happy World Press Freedom Day!

3 May 2022 Erol Önderoğlu

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

The Turkish Journalists' Association (TGC) has released a statement about the omnibus bill that foresees up to 3 years in prison for journalists over their news against companies. Defining the bill as “censorship”, the TGC demands its withdrawal.

Censorship on main opposition CHP MP lifted, 153 news reports still access blocked

Censorship on main opposition CHP MP lifted, 153 news reports still access blocked

The İzmir 6th Criminal Judgeship of Peace has lifted the access block on a news report published on main opposition CHP MP Murat Bakan’s website regarding an agricultural land being allegedly zoned for construction by a sub-governor.

'The first casualty of war is the truth, we journalists side with peace, not war'

JOURNALISTS' UNION OF TURKEY

'The first casualty of war is the truth, we journalists side with peace, not war'

The TGS has released a statement about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and criticized Twitter for profiling the employees of Russia-based Sputnik news website. The union has also requested that peace be established as soon as possible.

‘RTÜK head wants no news to be reported, no criticism to be leveled at government'

INTERVIEW WITH FARUK BİLDİRİCİ

‘RTÜK head wants no news to be reported, no criticism to be leveled at government'

Media ombudsperson Faruk Bildirici has spoken to bianet about the inquiry launched by the Radio and Television Supreme Council against Halk TV and its order to three international news websites to apply for a license within 72 hours.

11 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

RTÜK orders international news websites to apply for a license within 72 hours

RTÜK orders international news websites to apply for a license within 72 hours

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), the media watchdog of Turkey, has given the Voice of America, Deutsche Welle and Euronews 72 hours to make an application for a license.

9 February 2022

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against Erdoğan’s ‘media circular’

APPEAL TO COUNCIL OF STATE

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against Erdoğan’s ‘media circular’

Appealing to the Council of State, the Union of Turkish Bar Associations has underlined that a recent circular on “press and broadcasting activities” issued by the President may lead to restrictions on basic rights and freedoms and self-censorship.

1 February 2022

Erdoğan issues circular to 'eliminate TV programs against national values'

Erdoğan issues circular to 'eliminate TV programs against national values'

The pro-government media has accused "The Masked Singer" program of "paganism propaganda."

31 January 2022

Court blocks access to news about Enes Kara

Court blocks access to news about Enes Kara

Upon the request of Mehmet Kara, the father of late Enes Kara, the İskenderun 2nd Criminal Judgeship of Peace has imposed an access block on news about him.

13 January 2022

Prisoner's letter censored for ‘targeting’ the judge of a high criminal court

Prisoner's letter censored for ‘targeting’ the judge of a high criminal court

A prisoner wrote about the unlawfulness she faced during her trial. Her letter has been censored because “she pointed Judge Akın Gürlek as a target by making a misstatement”.

11 January 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey's top court urges Parliament to eliminate structural problems within a year

PILOT RULING ON ACCESS BLOCKS

Turkey's top court urges Parliament to eliminate structural problems within a year

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the access blocks imposed on some news stories published on a series of news websites such as BirGün, Gazete Duvar and Diken were in violation of their rights and ruled for payment of damages.

Facebook bans Mesopotamia Agency's page

Facebook bans Mesopotamia Agency's page

The agency accused Facebook of censorship and ignoring its objections to the ban.

28 December 2021

Turkey's media authority fines Netflix, others for 'immorality'

Turkey's media authority fines Netflix, others for 'immorality'

The movie "More the Merrier" was "based on a fiction in which homosexuality, incest relationships and swinging are intensely experienced" and was against "general morality," according to RTÜK.

15 December 2021

Only pro-government and state news agencies allowed at minimum wage meeting

Only pro-government and state news agencies allowed at minimum wage meeting

The Journalists' Union of Turkey has denounced the prevention of journalists from following the meetings.

2 December 2021

Reporters not allowed at Republic Day ceremony, journalist investigated over 'sexual abuse' article

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Reporters not allowed at Republic Day ceremony, journalist investigated over 'sexual abuse' article

One journalist was sentenced to prison for "insulting the president," trials of four Özgür Gündem journalists continued.

10 November 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Constitutional Court: Access blocks violate rights, legal amendment necessary

Constitutional Court: Access blocks violate rights, legal amendment necessary

Examining nine different applications regarding the access blocks imposed by criminal judgeships of peace, Constitutional Court has concluded that “freedom of expression and press” has been violated and asked for a new law from the Parliament.

1 November 2021

Letter from prison censored because of ‘agenda-setting about students' scholarships'

Letter from prison censored because of ‘agenda-setting about students' scholarships'

Discharged and arrested academic Gülmen wanted to send letters from prison where she also wrote, “I would like to talk about scholarships.” Her letters are found “objectionable” because of “agenda-setting by targeting people and institutions.”

20 October 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Access block to daily Evrensel’s three news reports, articles

Access block to daily Evrensel’s three news reports, articles

Upon the criminal complaint of Burdur Provincial Gendarmerie Command, an access block has been imposed on two news reports and one article published by Evrensel Newspaper 5-6 years ago. The daily will appeal against the block.

20 October 2021

Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent

Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent

The letter where Türfent wrote about the book ban was censored by the prison letter committee as well.

12 October 2021 Münker Odabaşı

Court imposes access block on bianet report on woman shot during police raid

Court imposes access block on bianet report on woman shot during police raid

The special operation police shot Dilek Doğan, 19, during a raid in her home in 2015. She lost her life at the hospital after a week.

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