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Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

The top appeals court had previously overturned Güleş's sentence for the same offense.

Journalist Abdulkadir Turay's release postponed for three months

Journalist Abdulkadir Turay's release postponed for three months

The reporter of the now-closed Dicle News Agency responded to the board's decision that he has no regrets.

Journalist Engin Eren sentenced to prison for 'aiding a terrorist organization'

Journalist Engin Eren sentenced to prison for 'aiding a terrorist organization'

The journalist was among the 31 people who faced charges over a 2015 sit-in protest, where people were accused of forming a "human shield" for the PKK.

30 November 2022

Journalist Fatih Gönül acquitted

Journalist Fatih Gönül acquitted

Fatih Gönül, a former reporter for the Dicle News Agency (DİHA), which was closed by a Statutory Decree, has been acquitted of “organization membership” and “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.

25 November 2021

3 Journalists Arrested in a Week

3 Journalists Arrested in a Week

Detained since November 27, journalist Hacı Yusuf Topaloğlu has been arrested on charge of “membership of a terrorist organization”.

5 December 2019

Journalist Sayılğan Released After Serving 1,137 Days in Prison

Journalist Sayılğan Released After Serving 1,137 Days in Prison

The court of appeal has ruled for the release of İdris Sayılğan, who was previously sentenced to 8 years and 3 months in prison for "terrorism-related" charges.

28 November 2019

Arrest of Journalist Ziya Ataman to Continue

Arrest of Journalist Ziya Ataman to Continue

The Şırnak 1st Heavy Penal Court has ruled that the arrest of journalist Ziya Ataman, who has been behind bars in the Van Type M Prison for two years, shall continue.

26 October 2018

Journalist Şerife Oruç Released

Journalist Şerife Oruç Released

Detained on the ground that there was a detention warrant for her while being released from prison, journalist Şerife Oruç has been released.

3rd Hearing of Journalist Türfent to be Held Today

3rd Hearing of Journalist Türfent to be Held Today

Third hearing of trial of now-closed Dicle News Agency reporter Nedim Türfent being charged with “being a member of an illegal organization” will be held today.

1 November 2017

DİHA Manager, Kurdish Section Editor Detained

DİHA Manager, Kurdish Section Editor Detained

Administrative Board Chair Güzüpek and Kurdish section editor Ertaş of closed Dicle News Agency have been detained during a house raid.

31 May 2017 Elif Akgül

Journalist Meltem Oktay Arrested Again

Journalist Meltem Oktay Arrested Again

After being arrested in Nusaybin and released in the second hearing of her trial held before Mardin 2nd High Criminal Court, journalist Meltem Oktay has been arrested again.

DİHA Reporter Şermin Soydan to be Released

DİHA Reporter Şermin Soydan to be Released

Kept under arrest since May 14, release decision has been issued for Dicle News Agency correspondent Şemin Soydan.

23 November 2016

DİHA Ankara Office Red Tagged, Parrot 'Tolaz' Locked In

DİHA Ankara Office Red Tagged, Parrot 'Tolaz' Locked In

Sealing the door of DİHA Ankara Office, the teams have locked the Parrot "Tolaz" in. DİHA workers are trying to get the parrot out.

1 November 2016 Beyza Kural

DİHA Correspondent, Provincial Co-Chairs of HDP, DBP Arrested

DİHA Correspondent, Provincial Co-Chairs of HDP, DBP Arrested

Five people taken into custody in Muş province including DİHA correspondent İdris Sayılgan and provincial executives from DBP and HDP have been arrested. That way, the number of arrested journalists and writers rose to 2016.

25 October 2016

DİHA Reporter Feyyaz İmrak Released

DİHA Reporter Feyyaz İmrak Released

DİHA reporter Feyyaz İmrak has been released at the second hearing. İmrak was under arrest since February 15.

21 September 2016

DİHA Reporter Selahattin Koyuncu Arrested

DİHA Reporter Selahattin Koyuncu Arrested

DİHA reporter Sebahattin Koyuncu has been arrested on the grounds of his reports and social media posts.

2 September 2016