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Compensation for Prime Minister

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Compensation for Prime Minister

Journalist Bekir Coşkun and the Cumhuriyet newspaper were convicted of an "attack on the personal rights" of Prime Minister Erdoğan. They were sentenced to a monetary fine of TL 5,000 in compensation.

Best Man Testifies for Molotov Cocktail Attack Defendant

Best Man Testifies for Molotov Cocktail Attack Defendant

Turkish cinema actor Şafak Sezer made his statement in the case about the Molotov cocktail attack on Cumhuriyet newspaper in 2008, saying that he has been very close friends with defendant Boğaç Kaan Murathan for more than 10 years.

11 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Wiretapped in Ergenekon Investgation!

TELEPHONE TAPPING

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Wiretapped in Ergenekon Investgation!

Cumhuriyet newspaper claimed two journalist were illegally wiretapped related to an operation concerning journalist Mustafa Balbay, who is a detained defendant under charge of "membership of the Ergenekon terror organization". TGC chairman Erinç said that this is a deprivation of the right of freedom of speech for everybody living in Turkey.

17 September 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Istanbul Governor Blocks Investigation of Violent Police

Labour Day POLICE VIOLENCE

Istanbul Governor Blocks Investigation of Violent Police

Despite efforts by Cumhuriyet newspaper reporters Uslu and Açıkgöz, police officers acting violently on Labour Day are not being prosecuted.

10 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Cumhuriyet Publishes Journalists’ Letters from Jail

Cumhuriyet Publishes Journalists’ Letters from Jail

Two letters from journalist Mustafa Balbay have been published in the Cumhuriyet newspaper.

23 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

IPI Accuses Prime Minister of Intimidating Media

A representative of the IPI National Committee says that it “cannot be coincidence” that journalists and newspapers are being put under pressure at the same time.

19 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

“Ergenekon” Gang Linked to Several Murders

The investigation into the ultra-nationalist Ergenekon gang is looking at three murders. A photo proving connections between retired general Kücük and the suspect in the State Council murder has been found.

6 March 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Protests against Cumhuriyet Journalist's Dismissal

The "We Want Our Future" Istanbul Initiative protested against the dismissal of journalist Erdogan Aydin; the Tunceli Bar Association has called for a review of the decision.

12 November 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Newspaper Dismisses Writer Speaking on Roj TV

Erdogan Aydin has been dismissed by Cumhuriyet newspaper after taking part in a programme concerning religious education on the Kurdish Roj TV channel.

6 November 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

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