content tagged with criticism

AKP refers former Diyarbakır MP to Disciplinary Board

AKP refers former Diyarbakır MP to Disciplinary Board

Ruling AKP’s former Diyarbakır MP Mehmet İhsan Arslan, also a founding member of the party, has been referred to the AKP Disciplinary Board shortly after he gave an interview criticizing the policies of the party.

25 November 2020

"Decision for Internet Filter Should be Withdrawn Immediately"

"INTERNETE FILTER" FORUM

"Decision for Internet Filter Should be Withdrawn Immediately"

Massive criticism on the internet filter system to be enforced on 22 August was voiced in a meeting on the matter at Bilgi University on 25 May. The participants demanded to withdraw the decision.

27 May 2011 Şahin Artan

Freedom House Critic of Press Freedom in Turkey

Freedom House Critic of Press Freedom in Turkey

The US American rights organization Freedom House expressed concern about press freedom in Turkey also in respect to the recent developments. In a press release it was said that continuing harassment and detentions of journalists were an "alarming threat to press freedom".

Unionists in Northern Cyprus Protest PM Erdoğan

Unionists in Northern Cyprus Protest PM Erdoğan

Prime Minister Erdoğan was protested for his harsh criticism of banners posted at a meeting in Northern Cyprus on 28 January. Trade union members were stopped by the police when they tried to submit a letter of protest to the Ambassador.

8 February 2011 Erhan Üstündağ

Criticism Won over Misogynistic Statement at Court

Criticism Won over Misogynistic Statement at Court

The compensation claim filed against Nurgün Balcıoğlu from the Gaziantep Sabah newspaper was rejected. She was tried for criticizing retired judge Dilsizoğlu who had said, "Of every 10,000 murder trials, 9,000 are due to women."

8 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Run-up to the Referendum

CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE

Run-up to the Referendum

The constitutional reform package passed through parliament in May is creating a constant stir in the run-up to the referendum on 12 September. PM Erdoğan came under criticism for urging employers' organizations to show their colours as others did before.

20 August 2010 Tolga Korkut,Semra Pelek

People of Midyat Support Journalist İş

POLICE VIOLENCE

People of Midyat Support Journalist İş

Dozens of non-governmental organizations from various sections of society in Midyat (Mardin) condemned the police intervention against DHA reporter İş and other journalists. They demanded to see press freedom as a must for democratic societies.

22 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Başbuğ Breached the Law Again and Meddled with Politics"

"Başbuğ Breached the Law Again and Meddled with Politics"

Taraf newspaper criticized the allegations voiced by Gen. Başbuğ that the police leaked documents of the Ergenekon Investigation to the newspaper. The daily accused him of racism and disrespectfulness. BDP member Demirtaş called for the suspension of the Chief of General Staff.

8 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Press Institute: Who Else is Being Bugged?

Press Institute: Who Else is Being Bugged?

The Press Institute Association criticized the wiretapping of the Milliyet newspaper switchboard, "This is a new example demonstrating a severe violation of press freedom and freedom of expression in Turkey". Journalists organizations TGS and ÇGD condemned the incident.

1 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Associations Criticize Heavy Sentence of Kurdish Journalist

Journalist Associations Criticize Heavy Sentence of Kurdish Journalist

National and international journalists associations criticized the prison sentence of 166.5 years handed down to journalist Vedat Kurşun. The decision is viewed as highly disproportional and politically motivated. The associations urge for a review of the referring legislations.

18 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Human Rights Activits Tried for Criticising Forensic Medicine Institute

Human Rights Activits Tried for Criticising Forensic Medicine Institute

Board Chair of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation Prof. Dr Ş. K. Fincancı faces prison sentence for her statements about N. Bilgen, chair of the Institute for Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialization Chamber. Fincancı had criticised Bilgen and the Institute in an interview.

19 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Erdoğan Accused Media of Provocation

Erdoğan Accused Media of Provocation

Prime Minister Erdoğan blamed the media and the opposition to "set a place in an uproar" in a meeting with Provincial Chairman. He said that columnists are turning the country upside down and put a strain on the country.

1 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Harsh Criticism Part of Freedom of Expression

Harsh Criticism Part of Freedom of Expression

The Judicial Office decreed to account journalist Mustafa Balbay's pronouncement as part of freedom of expression, regarding his reference to Prof. Baskın Oran as an example of "bought-out intellectuals". The comment was assessed as "harsh criticism".

15 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu