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Journalist Yiğit on the Verge of Deportation: “Its Shame Belongs to Germany”

Journalist Yiğit on the Verge of Deportation: “Its Shame Belongs to Germany”

Journalist Adil Yiğit, who has been required to leave Germany until January 20, 2019, has spoken to bianet: “I will not come to Turkey, I will not stay in Germany. I will go to another country so that the shame of Germany will remain in Germany."

29 October 2018 Evrim Kepenek

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

Germany Warns Citizens: "Beware Ticking a 'Like' Box on Social Media While in Turkey"

Germany Warns Citizens: "Beware Ticking a 'Like' Box on Social Media While in Turkey"

A recent update on the website of Foreign Ministry of Germany warns citizens travelling to Turkey that after a "Like" for somebody else's posting on the social media, their holidays may end up in a detention center instead of stretching on an easy chair.

26 October 2018 Gürsel Köksal

Prison Sentences of Journalists Aksoy, Taş Upheld

Prison Sentences of Journalists Aksoy, Taş Upheld

The prison sentences, which were previously given to journalists Murat Aksoy and Atilla Taş on charge of “being members of an armed terrorist organization”, have been upheld.

24 October 2018

From Minister to Reporter: What You Do is Not Journalism, But Foolery

From Minister to Reporter: What You Do is Not Journalism, But Foolery

In response to a reporter asking him about the allegations of meat import without tender, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli has said, “What you do here is not journalism, but foolery.”

19 October 2018

HRW: End Prosecutions for ‘Insulting President’

HRW: End Prosecutions for ‘Insulting President’

Making a call to Turkey to put an end to prosecutions on charge of ‘insulting the president’, the Human Rights Watch has emphasized, “Decisions by prosecutors and courts to start or drop cases should not rest on the word of the president.”

18 October 2018

Social Media Investigation Against 176 People

Social Media Investigation Against 176 People

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 229 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 176 people in one week.

16 October 2018

Former Editor of Demokratik Modernite Magazine Öner Detained

Former Editor of Demokratik Modernite Magazine Öner Detained

Servet Öner, the former editor of the Demokratik Modernite magazine, has been taken into custody as part of the operation that was launched in Diyarbakır.

12 October 2018

Journalist Seda Taşkın Sentenced to 7 Years, 6 Months in Prison

Journalist Seda Taşkın Sentenced to 7 Years, 6 Months in Prison

The Muş 2nd Heavy Penal Court has ruled that journalist Seda Taşkın shall be sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison.

11 October 2018

No Verdict Announced in Case of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

No Verdict Announced in Case of Önderoğlu, Korur-Fincancı, Nesin

The next hearing of the case, which has been filed against Önderoğlu, Nesin and Korur-Fincancı on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” after they solidarized with the closed Özgür Günden newspaper, will be held in January 2019.

Prison Sentence of Journalist Güleş Upheld

Prison Sentence of Journalist Güleş Upheld

The 16th Penal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld the prison sentence of 9 years, 4 months and 15 days given to journalist Mehmet Güleş, who was a reporter at Dicle News Agency, which was closed as per a Statutory Decree.

‘Social Media’ Investigation Against 285 People Over Last Week

‘Social Media’ Investigation Against 285 People Over Last Week

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 349 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 285 people the last week.

Social Media Arrest in Maraş

Social Media Arrest in Maraş

One person has been arrested in the district of Pazarcık in Maraş for propagandizing for ISIS on social media. The Ministry of Interior has also announced that legal action has been taken against 344 people due to their social media posts in one week.

28 September 2018

‘Those Acting in Accordance with Current Political Power Betray Arts Itself’

DEFENSE OF FERHAT TUNÇ

‘Those Acting in Accordance with Current Political Power Betray Arts Itself’

“Considering this incentive, I can very well declare my intention - for my artistic sensitivity on the people’s pain is considered ‘terrorist organization propaganda’ in a rather ill-mannered way.”

25 September 2018 Ferhat Tunç

Detained Journalist Ergün Demir Released

Detained Journalist Ergün Demir Released

Journalist Ergün Demir, the Chief Editor of the Astakos news website, who was previously taken into custody, has been released.

25 September 2018

‘Academic for Peace’ Hanifi Barış Released

‘Academic for Peace’ Hanifi Barış Released

Hanifi Barış, an attorney and academic from the Academics for Peace, who was arrested due to his social media posts on July 4, has been released on probation.

18 September 2018 Hikmet Adal

4 Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

4 Academics Sentenced to 1 Year, 3 Months in Prison

In the İstanbul 28th Heavy Penal Court, Dr. Lecturer Bülent Küçük, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Kafesçioğlu, Prof. Dr. N.N. and Dr. Gaye Yılmaz from Boğaziçi University have had their third hearings.

18 September 2018 Hikmet Adal

Evrensel Newspaper Sentenced to Pay Compensation for ‘Insulting President’

Evrensel Newspaper Sentenced to Pay Compensation for ‘Insulting President’

Arif Koşar and Vural Nasuhbeyoğlu from Evrensel newspaper have been each sentenced to pay a compensation of 7 thousand Turkish Lira on charge of “insulting the president.”

14 September 2018

Campaigning for Justice in Turkey for More than 5 Decades

Campaigning for Justice in Turkey for More than 5 Decades

And yet, despite the crackdown, ordinary people with extraordinary passion are speaking out for justice and equality despite the threat of being unjustly punished for the stand they take.

29 August 2018 Kumi Naıdoo

Investigation Against 267 Social Media Users

Investigation Against 267 Social Media Users

403 social media accounts have been investigated and legal action has been taken against 267 social media users over the last week.

Mezopotamya Agency Reporter Çağlar Released

Mezopotamya Agency Reporter Çağlar Released

Ergin Çağlar, the reporter of Mezopotamya Agency, was taken into custody during the road control of the gendarmerie in the district of Pazarbaşı in Maraş on the ground that “there is a search warrant issued for him.” Çağlar has been released after giving his deposition.

Letter From Zehra Doğan to Banksy

Letter From Zehra Doğan to Banksy

Imprisoned journalist and painter Zehra Doğan has sent a letter to the street artists Banksy and Borf, thanking them for their support and solidarity.

‘Social Media’ Investigations Against 313 People

‘Social Media’ Investigations Against 313 People

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 514 social media accounts have been investigated and a legal action has been taken against 313 people over the last week.

File to Erdoğan Administration: Freedom to News

BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT/ 2018 APRIL-MAY-JUNE

File to Erdoğan Administration: Freedom to News

127 journalists entered July 1 in prison. 33 of the 127 journalists have been tried, 40 have been investigated, 24 are convicted and files of 30 are at the upper court.

13 July 2018 Erol Önderoğlu

‘Academic for Peace’ Arrested Due to His Social Media Posts

‘Academic for Peace’ Arrested Due to His Social Media Posts

Hanifi Barış, an attorney and academic from the Academics for Peace, has been arrested due to the news that he shared on his social media account.

10 July 2018 Tansu Pişkin

METU Student Representatives Council Chair Detained

METU Student Representatives Council Chair Detained

After three students have been taken into custody as part of the investigation launched into a banner carried during the graduation ceremony at METU, the Student Representatives Council Chair of the university and two other people accused of preparing and printing the banner have been detained.

Verdict in Zaman Trial; Prison Sentence for 6 Journalists

Verdict in Zaman Trial; Prison Sentence for 6 Journalists

Şahin Alpay, Ali Bulaç and Ahmet Turan Alkan have been sentenced to 8 years and 9 months, İbrahim Karayeğen to 9 years and Mümtazer Türköne and Mustafa Ünal to 10 years and 6 months in prison on charge of “being members of an illegal organization.”

6 July 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Hearings Start with 10-Hour Delay; Requests Rejected

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Hearings Start with 10-Hour Delay; Requests Rejected

Seven academics have had their second hearings at two courts. The hearings that were supposed to start at 10.45 a.m. were held with a delay of 10 hours and 22 minutes at 9.07 p.m. The requests have been rejected and hearings adjourned.

6 July 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Social Media Arrest in Nevşehir

Social Media Arrest in Nevşehir

One person has been arrested on charge of ‘insulting the president’ on social media in Nevşehir.

Journalist Deniz Yücel’s Request for Acquittal Rejected

Journalist Deniz Yücel’s Request for Acquittal Rejected

Journalist Deniz Yücel, who was kept in prison for one year without an indictment, has had his first hearing. Yücel’s request for acquittal has been rejected.

5 People Arrested, 5 Others Detained for ‘Insulting President’

5 People Arrested, 5 Others Detained for ‘Insulting President’

Five people have been arrested in İzmir on charge of “insulting the president”. 12 people in total have been arrested in the city on the same charges over the last week. Five people have also been detained in Antalya on the same allegations.

7 Academics Have Their Second Hearings

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

7 Academics Have Their Second Hearings

Seven academics have had their second hearings at the 34th and 35th Heavy Penal Courts. The prosecutor has stated his opinion as to the accusations and demanded that five academics be penalized as per the Article no. 7/2 of the Anti-Terror Law.

26 June 2018 Tansu Pişkin