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Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs

Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs

Well-known journalists Fatih Altaylı and İsmail Saymaz are under investigation for reporting on the “gold smuggling” allegations into the former MHP deputies. Party officials have provided no details but made implicit statements about “abusing power.”

22 November 2024

High court overturns journalist’s sentence for ‘spreading disinformation’ in landmark decision

High court overturns journalist’s sentence for ‘spreading disinformation’ in landmark decision

The decision marks the first time a conviction under the controversial disinformation law has been reversed

13 May 2024 Hikmet Adal

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek also charged with disinformation

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek also charged with disinformation

Evrim Kepenek, the women's and LGBTI+ news editor of bianet, has been summoned to give a statement regarding a post she made after the February 6 Earthquakes.

2 November 2023

Labor Party officials face 'disinformation' charges over earthquake banners

Labor Party officials face 'disinformation' charges over earthquake banners

Two local party officials in Rize face a prison sentence and a ban from politics.

Ankara mayor presses 'disinformation' charges against climate activist

Ankara mayor presses 'disinformation' charges against climate activist

Mayor Yavaş, who is also a vice presidential candidate of the opposition, filed a case against an activist over the controversial disinformation law, which the opposition had promised to abolish.

16 March 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Journalist Fırat Bulut detained for 'spreading false information' over earthquake coverage

Journalist Fırat Bulut detained for 'spreading false information' over earthquake coverage

The journalist said he had been reporting from the quake-hit regions for a month. Spending the night in custody, Bulut was later released.

Türkiye sentences a journalist under 'disinformation law' for first time

Türkiye sentences a journalist under 'disinformation law' for first time

Sinan Aygül had tweeted about allegations of child abuse against security, but deleted the tweets a few hours later, apologizing for sharing unconfirmed information.

Sinan Aygül becomes first journalist indicted under 'disinformation law'

Sinan Aygül becomes first journalist indicted under 'disinformation law'

The Bitlis-based journalist said he wouldn't defend himself at the court "not to legitimize the censorship law."

1 February 2023

Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

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Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

Kılıçdaroğlu blamed the government for the rampant methamphetamine trafficking and use in Türkiye. The police accuse him of spreading disinformation.

3 November 2022

The view from Diyarbakır: How Kurdish journalists see Türkiye's disinformation law

The view from Diyarbakır: How Kurdish journalists see Türkiye's disinformation law

Despite their determination to stay on task, the threat of house raids is constantly in the back of Kurdish journalists' minds.

1 November 2022 Ingrid Woudwijk

CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

The main opposition party has demanded an order of stay of execution for the article stipulating prison sentences for "spreading disinformation."

18 October 2022

Journalists on 'censorship law': If needed, we will communicate through smoke signals

Journalists on 'censorship law': If needed, we will communicate through smoke signals

Several journalists have reflected on the new "disinformation law," and how it would affect their practice.

18 October 2022 Özlem Kara

Türkiye's new 'disinformation law' explained

Türkiye's new 'disinformation law' explained

Internet news portals and journalists working for them are now subject to the Press Law. "Spreading disinformation" is now an offense with a prison sentence of up to three years.

14 October 2022 Hikmet Adal

Türkiye adopts bill introducing prison sentences for 'spreading disinformation'

Türkiye adopts bill introducing prison sentences for 'spreading disinformation'

The bill will affect both journalists and social media users, as well as anyone who shares their thoughts publicly. The opposition says the government is trying to silence the critics ahead of the critical 2023 elections.

14 October 2022

Another article of 'censorship bill' adopted, journalists walk out of parliament in protest

Another article of 'censorship bill' adopted, journalists walk out of parliament in protest

According to the newly adopted article 15, in case it is understood that a press card holder does not have the qualifications required by the law or that they lose such qualifications over time, the Directorate of Communications will have the authority to revoke the press card.

12 October 2022

OSCE urges Türkiye to review 'disinformation bill'

OSCE urges Türkiye to review 'disinformation bill'

Any legislation potentially limiting free speech should strongly respect the principles of necessity and proportionality, and should not unduly hinder the fundamental right to freedom of expression, media freedom of the OSCE has warned.

11 October 2022

Parliament passes 12 more articles of 'disinformation bill' amid protest from journalists

Parliament passes 12 more articles of 'disinformation bill' amid protest from journalists

Fourteen of the 40 articles of the have now been passed in the parliament. The newly accepted articles make it mandatory to share the contact information of internet news sites in an "easily accessible form."

Disinformation law 'final stage of AKP's media restrictions'

Disinformation law 'final stage of AKP's media restrictions'

Academic Emre Tansu Keten says, "Cards such as the Press Advertisement Institution and press credentials will constitute the first stage of censorship. And the threat of imprisonment will serve as the second. In the end, the censorship law will be a tool to silence the media."

6 October 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill' ahead of parliamentary discussions

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill' ahead of parliamentary discussions

The proposal of a new "disinformation law" has been protested ahead of parliamentary discussions.

Why do journalists oppose disinformation bill?

Why do journalists oppose disinformation bill?

The government aims to silent critical journalism ahead of the elections, according to representatives of journalism groups.

8 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

International journalism organizations call on Turkey to withdraw disinformation bill

International journalism organizations call on Turkey to withdraw disinformation bill

"Disinformation is an important issue and needs to be combatted but not at the price of restricting journalists' rights and the public's rights of freedom of expression," 23 organizations said in a statement.

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

Those who disseminate false information about the "internal and external security of the country, public order and public health" will face up to three years in prison.

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

The Press Law will be amended to cover online news outlets, which will have the same criminal and legal responsibility as the periodical publications.