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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.

Access Block by Court Order Reported to Council of Europe by IFJ

Access Block by Court Order Reported to Council of Europe by IFJ

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) have reported the access block imposed on 136 websites and social media accounts by a court order to the Council of Europe (CoE).

IFJ, EFJ Ask Justice Ministry of 6 Journalists Detained for 17 Days

IFJ, EFJ Ask Justice Ministry of 6 Journalists Detained for 17 Days

IFJ and EFJ have asked Minister of Justice Bozdağ why the journalists who were detained on December 25 are in custody and have demanded release of them.

10 January 2017

Journalists’ Organizations Protest ‘Seizure’ of Deutsche Welle Interview

Journalists’ Organizations Protest ‘Seizure’ of Deutsche Welle Interview

International journalist organizations have submitted a complaint about the Ministry of Youth and Sports confiscating footage of a Deutsche Welle interview with Minister Kılıç.

9 September 2016

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

International freedom of expression organizations and others from Turkey have come together upon call from TGC, TGS, ÇGD, DİSK-Press, News Union and Press Institute for releasing the journalists in prison.

Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information

Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information

Journalist organizations have launched a campaign to call for releasing the journalists in prison and declare demands for ensuring freedom of press and expression with support from EFJ, IFJ, EJN and RSF.

Freedom of Expression Organizations Warn Journalists, Government, EU

Freedom of Expression Organizations Warn Journalists, Government, EU

The committee composed of international press and freedom of expression organizations have held series of talks in Turkey and declared their findings and suggestions to public in press conference

22 October 2015 Elif Akgül

What is the Role of Journalists in the Discussions of Genocide?

INTERVIEW WITH IFJ PRESIDENT BOUMELHA

What is the Role of Journalists in the Discussions of Genocide?

Speaking at “At the Foot of Ararat” International Media Forum in Yerevan, Armenia, IFJ President Boumelha told bianet about the role of journalists in the discussions related to the recognition of Armenian Genocide.

19 March 2015 Elif Akgül