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Law Apprentice Detained Over His ‘We Don’t Pay’ Tweets

Law Apprentice Detained Over His ‘We Don’t Pay’ Tweets

Having tweeted “Capitalism is more dangerous than corona. We don’t pay”, law apprentice Timoçin has been taken into custody on charge of “inciting to disobey the law.”

9 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Verdict of Release for Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu

Verdict of Release for Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu

Arrested for “being members of a terrorist organization” based on witness statements in December 2019, journalists Sadiye Eser and Sadık Toplaoğlu have been released by the İstanbul 22nd Heavy Penal Court.

Detained for Reporting on Coronavirus, 2 Local Journalists Released

Detained for Reporting on Coronavirus, 2 Local Journalists Released

Mustafa Ahmet Oktay and Eren Sarıkaya, two local journalists from Bartın, were taken into custody over a new report on coronavirus. They have been released after their deposition, former CHP MP and journalist Yarkadaş has announced.

Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression

Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the access block imposed on Sendika.org news website by the Telecommunications Communication Presidency (TİB) on July 25, 2015 has violated freedom of expression.

Social Media Under Scrutiny Over Covid-19

Social Media Under Scrutiny Over Covid-19

Legal proceedings have been started against 29 social media users who alleged that “the institutions do not take necessary and adequate precautions against Covid-19 and the epidemic is hidden from the public.”

Call for Solidarity with Arrested Journalists: Journalism is not a Crime

YENİ YAŞAM WORKERS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, MPs

Call for Solidarity with Arrested Journalists: Journalism is not a Crime

Professional organizations, journalists and MPs have expressed solidarity in a press statement following the recent arrest of daily Yeni Yaşam Editor-in-Chief Ferhat Çelik and Managing Editor Aydın Keser and Yeniçağ columnist Murat Ağırel.

9 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Ruken Demir Released

Journalist Ruken Demir Released

Behind bars since November 26, 2019, Mezopotamya Agency reporter Ruken Demir has been released.

Investigation into Social Media Messages About Idlib Attack

Investigation into Social Media Messages About Idlib Attack

Shortly after the Department for Fighting Against Cyber Crimes announced that it has been probing social media accounts following Idlib attack, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation.

28 February 2020

Former MP Mahmut Alınak Behind Bars for the 10th Time

Former MP Mahmut Alınak Behind Bars for the 10th Time

Detained on February 13, lawyer, politician and writer Mahmut Alınak has been arrested on charge of “membership of an organization.”

17 February 2020

Prosecutor Demands 15 Years in Prison for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Prosecutor Demands 15 Years in Prison for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has demanded up to 15 years, 3 months in prison for journalist Deniz Yücel on charges of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “inciting the public to enmity and hatred.”

13 February 2020

Freedom of Expression of Journalist Hayko Bağdat Violated, Says Constitutional Court

Freedom of Expression of Journalist Hayko Bağdat Violated, Says Constitutional Court

Announcing its ruling on journalist Hayko Bağdat, who was fined for allegedly insulting former Ankara Mayor Gökçek, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the freedom of expression of the journalist has been violated.

3 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

7 Journalists Acquitted of Targeting a Senior Army Officer

7 Journalists Acquitted of Targeting a Senior Army Officer

Seven journalists have been acquitted of targeting Lieutenant General Musa Çitil, who was acquitted of unidentified murder of 13 people in Mardin, led the operation in Sur and was promoted to Deputy General Commandership of Gendarmerie.

18 December 2019

Moral Support Doesn’t Mean Incitement to Violence, Says Constitutional Court

Moral Support Doesn’t Mean Incitement to Violence, Says Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court has announced its ruling on a student sentenced to prison for singing the anthem “Çerxa Şoreşe” (Wheels of Revolution). The court has concluded that his freedom of expression has been violated.

18 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

House Arrest of Journalists Şahin and Gayıp Lifted

House Arrest of Journalists Şahin and Gayıp Lifted

Lifting the house arrest of Etkin News Agency (ETHA) editor Semiha Şahin and reporter Pınar Gayıp, the court has imposed an international travel ban on the journalists.

11 December 2019

‘Number of Websites Blocked from Turkey Has Exponentially Risen Since 2015’

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ASSOCIATION (İFÖD)

‘Number of Websites Blocked from Turkey Has Exponentially Risen Since 2015’

According to the report released by the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD), “While access to 80,553 websites was blocked from Turkey as of the beginning of 2015, this figure is 288,310 in total as of October 2019.”

9 December 2019

Lawsuit Against 3 Journalists Over News Report

Lawsuit Against 3 Journalists Over News Report

A lawsuit has been filed against journalists Canan Coşkun, Ali Açar and Can Uğur from Cumhuriyet and BirGün newspapers on the ground that they disclosed the identity of a suspect police officer in the investigation launched into death of Berkin Elvan.

5 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

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

Writer and Academic Fikret Başkaya Acquitted

Writer and Academic Fikret Başkaya Acquitted

Facing up to 7.5 years in prison, academic and writer Fikret Başkaya has been acquitted in his third hearing today. His attorney Kanat has said, “This verdict will hopefully prevent new lawsuits against freedom of expression.”

22 November 2019

‘Emotional Impact’ Ruling by Constitutional Court: Press Freedom of Yeni Akit Violated

‘Emotional Impact’ Ruling by Constitutional Court: Press Freedom of Yeni Akit Violated

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the freedom of expression and press of pro-government daily Yeni Akit has been violated: “Freedom of expression needs to be considered independently of the emotional impact created by the expression.”

19 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Suit for Damages Against Cumhuriyet: Businessperson Requests 1 Million Lira

Suit for Damages Against Cumhuriyet: Businessperson Requests 1 Million Lira

Pro-government businessperson Mehmet Cengiz has filed a lawsuit for non-pecuniary damages against daily Cumhuriyet, alleging that “his reputation has been damaged.” Cengiz requests 1 million lira from the reporter and grant holder.

18 November 2019 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Fatih Polat Acquitted of ‘Insulting President’

Journalist Fatih Polat Acquitted of ‘Insulting President’

Charged with “insulting the president” due to his article on Malta Files, Editor-in-Chief of daily Evrensel Fatih Polat has been acquitted.

14 November 2019

Journalist and Writer Ahmet Altan Arrested

Journalist and Writer Ahmet Altan Arrested

Taken into custody shortly after he was released from prison on November 4, journalist and writer Ahmet Altan has been arrested again.

13 November 2019

Verdict of Release for Journalist Kibriye Evren

Verdict of Release for Journalist Kibriye Evren

Facing up to 20 years in prison due to her journalistic activities and social media posts, JinNews reporter Kibriye Evren has been released in her eighth hearing. The court has imposed judicial control measures and international travel ban on Evren.

12 November 2019

‘Exaggerated and Provocative Statements Fall Within Freedom of Expression’

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

‘Exaggerated and Provocative Statements Fall Within Freedom of Expression’

Announcing its ruling on a libel suit filed by one journalist against another, the Constitutional Court has concluded that “freedom of expression should be interpreted so broadly to allow exaggeration and even provocation to a degree.”

12 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘Public Officers Can Also Protest a Minister’

‘Public Officers Can Also Protest a Minister’

The Constitutional Court has announced its ruling on an Education Union (Eğitim-Sen) member teacher penalized for applauding the Minister of Education in protest. The Court has ruled that his freedom of association has been violated.

6 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘So-Called Reporter’ Lawsuit Against Journalist Ergin Çağlar

‘So-Called Reporter’ Lawsuit Against Journalist Ergin Çağlar

A lawsuit has been filed against journalist Ergin Çağlar on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.” Referring to Mezopotamya Agency reporter Çağlar, the prosecutor has called him a “so-called reporter” in the indictment.

1 November 2019

Journalist Emre Orman Released

Journalist Emre Orman Released

Arrested due to his social media posts on October 24, journalist Emre Orman has been released from prison upon the objection of his lawyers.

1 November 2019

Yet Another Conviction for Turkey for Violating Freedom of Expression

Yet Another Conviction for Turkey for Violating Freedom of Expression

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has concluded that the freedom of expression of DTP’s Hatice Çoban was violated after she was convicted due to a speech. The Court has ruled that Turkey shall pay 2,500 Euro in damages.

30 October 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Released Journalist Hüseyin Aykol Talks About His Prison Days

Released Journalist Hüseyin Aykol Talks About His Prison Days

Released from prison after the Judicial Reform Package has entered into effect, journalist Hüseyin Aykol has said, “They have temporarily released us as a gesture to Europe.”

29 October 2019

Journalists Meltem Oktay and Uğur Akgül Released

Journalists Meltem Oktay and Uğur Akgül Released

Meltem Oktay and Uğur Akgül, reporters for the closed Dicle News Agency (DİHA), have been released. Oktay and Akgül were behind bars on charge of “being members of a terrorist organization” due to their news in the period of curfews.

25 October 2019

Journalist Emre Orman Arrested

Journalist Emre Orman Arrested

Taken into custody yesterday due to his social media messages, journalist Emre Orman has been arrested on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”.

24 October 2019

Journalist Emre Orman Detained

Journalist Emre Orman Detained

Journalist Emre Orman has been taken into custody due to his social media messages. Orman will be held in İstanbul Security Directorate today and will be referred to court tomorrow.

23 October 2019