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Journalists Behind Bars

Journalists Behind Bars

Killings, imprisonments and other methods to silence journalists happens all too often, in Europe as elsewhere in the world. In this editorial, Mogens Blicher Bjerregård* highlights the importance of being on the side of those who are threatened.

14 October 2016 Mogens Blicher Bjerregård

HDP Brings Crackdowns on Media to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Brings Crackdowns on Media to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Van MP Bedia Özgökçe Ertan has submitted a parliamentary inquiry for the damage caused by oppressing media outlets by means of decrees, regulations, investigations and police raids to be investigated.

11 October 2016

International Call to Government: Freedom to Journalists, Writers

International Call to Government: Freedom to Journalists, Writers

303 academics, writers, artists, scientists and right defenders including figures such as Jürgen Baurmann, Judith Butler, Margaret Atwood and Costa Gavras have made a call for imprisoned writers and journalists in Turkey.

28 September 2016

Police Raid Özgür Gündem Daily

Police Raid Özgür Gündem Daily

Police have raided the Özgür Gündem daily, which has been closed on charge of “[illegal] organization propaganda”.

16 August 2016 Haluk Kalafat,Beyza Kural

Özgür Gündem Newspaper Shut Down

Özgür Gündem Newspaper Shut Down

İstanbul 8th Court of Peace has closed the newspaper under charges of “[terrorist] organization propaganda.”

16 August 2016 Elif Akgül

Another ‘Propaganda’ Charge Against Özgür Gündem’s 6 Articles, 1 Report

Another ‘Propaganda’ Charge Against Özgür Gündem’s 6 Articles, 1 Report

Columnist Çelebi, Editor-in-Chief Aykol and Managing Editor Kızılkaya have been sued for six articles and a report published in Özgür Gündem daily’s April 25, 2016 issue.

8 August 2016 Elif Akgül

330 Press Cards Revoked

330 Press Cards Revoked

The Directorate General of Press and Information Vice President Okutan has told 330 press cards have been revoked in the wake of July 15 coup attempt and that work is being carried out for those possessing permanent press card.

US Criticises Press Freedom in Turkey

US Criticises Press Freedom in Turkey

US State Department has qualified the warrants that has been issued for arrests of journalists as “continuation of a troubling trend.”

Journalist Bülent Mumay Detained

Journalist Bülent Mumay Detained

Of the 42 journalists against whom detention warrant has been issued within scope of the probe launched as to coup attempt, Bülent Mumay has been taken into custody.

Reactions Against Detentions from Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Organizations

Reactions Against Detentions from Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Organizations

CPJ, RSF and the Amnesty in separate statements have reacted against the detention warrant issued on 42 journalists.

Journalist Zehra Doğan, HDP MP Advisor Kavak in Custody

Journalist Zehra Doğan, HDP MP Advisor Kavak in Custody

JİNHA editor Zehra Doğan and HDP MP Atalan’s advisor Mazlum Kavak have been taken into custody.

Assault on Gazetem İstanbul Daily

Assault on Gazetem İstanbul Daily

İstanbul based Gazetem İstanbul daily was attacked by a group yesterday (July 17).

Free Journalists Association: 8 Journalists Detained in 15 Days

Free Journalists Association: 8 Journalists Detained in 15 Days

According to the report of the Free Journalists Association, eight journalists have been detained, four arrested, and four others subjected to torture in the past 15 days.

MİT Truck Cases not Joined

MİT Truck Cases not Joined

In the hearing of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül’s report of MİT Trucks, prosecutor’s demand for joining the case in which prosecutors and soldiers are being judged has been rejected.

“Press Freedom Cannot Be Spoken of in Turkey”

SPUTNIK'S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SIMONYAN HAS SPOKEN

“Press Freedom Cannot Be Spoken of in Turkey”

Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik, which has been blocked by communications presidency, Simonyan has said it is no longer possible to talk about freedom of the press in Turkey.

Erdoğan: There is No Subject to Resolve, Discuss

Erdoğan: There is No Subject to Resolve, Discuss

President Erdoğan has expressed that they tried every way of solution but PKK deceived them, thus there is no subject to be resolved or discussed.

3 Journalists Taken into Custody

3 Journalists Taken into Custody

Police raid home of journalists Değer Özergün, Bayram Kaya, Mehmet Bozkurt, and Ufuk Köroğlu. While three of the journalists have been taken into custody, Köroğlu couldn’t be detained as he is abroad.

‘Right to Information Cannot Be Blocked by State Secret’

‘Right to Information Cannot Be Blocked by State Secret’

Journalism trade bodies TGC, ÇGD, TGS, DİSK Press Labor and Press Institute Association expressing that journalists Dündar and Gül are being tried for doing journalism, demanded freedom for all imprisoned journalists.

Journalists Tried Behind Closed Doors in MİT Trucks Case

Journalists Tried Behind Closed Doors in MİT Trucks Case

The trial in which journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül being judged is being tried. Even MPs haven’t been allowed in the closed hearing.

extra 3 Places Turkish Subtitles in Clip for Erdoğan to 'Understand’

extra 3 Places Turkish Subtitles in Clip for Erdoğan to 'Understand’

The satirical German TV program, extra 3 has chosen President Erdoğan as the “employee of the month” due to the 3 million clicks of the video clip of the song titled “Erdowie, Erdowo, Erdowahn” televised yesterday on the program.

‘Peace Journalism Needed All the Time, not Just in Wartime’

PEACE JOURNALISM HANDBOOK PUBLISHED

‘Peace Journalism Needed All the Time, not Just in Wartime’

Writer of the Peace Journalism Handbook published by İPS Communication Foundation Publications, Sevda Alankuş saying “Loving peace doesn’t mean to practice peace journalism” has emphasized that a serious critical look is needed against mainstream journalism.

29 March 2016 Beyza Kural,Elif Akgül

Hollande Emphasizes 72 Criteria for Turkey’s Visa Exemption

Hollande Emphasizes 72 Criteria for Turkey’s Visa Exemption

President of France Hollande as to allegations that citizens of Turkey will be able to travel to Europe without visa as of June said, “If Turkey fulfills 72 criteria, visa exemption will be realized”.

Davutoğlu Reacts Against Freedom of Press Question

Davutoğlu Reacts Against Freedom of Press Question

Prime Minister Davutoğlu has reacted in the press release following the bilateral talk held with German Chancellor Merkel against the journalist asking him about freedom of the press and imprisoned journalists in Turkey.

8 February 2016

Arrest Demanded for ‘Murderer Edoğan’ Banner on Screen

Arrest Demanded for ‘Murderer Edoğan’ Banner on Screen

Action has been brought against program managers demanding jail term of 5 years and 4 months over “Murderer Erdoğan” banner appearing in news program titled “Kanal D News Good Morning”.

27 January 2016

Erdoğan: Media must be Independent

Erdoğan: Media must be Independent

President Erdoğan said on January 10, Working Reporters’ Day that democracy can be strong in so far reporters are independent.

11 January 2016

Criminal Complaint against Violence against bianet Correspondent

Criminal Complaint against Violence against bianet Correspondent

Criminal complaint has been launched against police officers who threatened and attempted to handcuff from bianet correspondent Beyza Kural from behind.

11 December 2015

We Celebrate New Year of 30 Imprisoned Colleagues; You?

IMPRISONED JOURNALISTS AND THEIR ADDRESSES

We Celebrate New Year of 30 Imprisoned Colleagues; You?

We are sending books to our 30 journalist companions who will enter the new year unfortunately in prison, we share the list with you in case you may want to send as well.

11 December 2015

Journalists Can Dündar, Erdem Gül Arrested

Journalists Can Dündar, Erdem Gül Arrested

Can Dündar and Erdem Gül have been arrested due to news and images they displayed as to MİT trucks.

26 November 2015

Parliament to Discuss Police Violence on bianet Reporter

Parliament to Discuss Police Violence on bianet Reporter

Police attempt to detain bianet reporter Kural by handcuffing from behind has been subject to parliamentary question of CHP deputy Tanrıkulu.

7 November 2015

Detainment Effort by Handcuffing Behind bianet Reporter Beyza Kural

Detainment Effort by Handcuffing Behind bianet Reporter Beyza Kural

In YÖK protest in Beyazıt, police attempted to detain bianet reporter Beyza Kural by handcuffing behind, Kural was set free by intervention of other reporters around.

6 November 2015

Investigation against 26 Journalist and Columnists

Investigation against 26 Journalist and Columnists

An investigation has been launched against 26 journalists and columnists including Özgür Gündem newspaper Co-Chief Editors Eren Keskin and Hüseyin Aykol with the charge of “making propaganda for organization”.

5 November 2015

Journalist Attacked in Municipality Elections

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

Journalist Attacked in Municipality Elections

Yeni Asır newspaper journalist Fatih Yapar filed a criminal complaint because he had been assaulted when he wanted to watch Metin Solak's election victory in the Çiğli Municipality. Izmir Journalists Association president Atilla Sertel condemned the attack and declared to follow the incident up.

25 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

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