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Journalist Ziya Ataman says strip searched in prison

Journalist Ziya Ataman says strip searched in prison

Last month, Ataman was transferred from a prison in Van to another prison in Erzurum.

5 September 2022

'He Wouldn't Leave the Country When Thousands are Imprisoned'

WIFE AND FRIENDS SPOKE ABOUT HÜSEYİN AYKOL

'He Wouldn't Leave the Country When Thousands are Imprisoned'

Hüseyin Aykol, a 67-year-old journalist was sent to prison yesterday. His wife Nuray Çevirmen, colleague Sedat Yılmaz, and lawyer Eren Keskin spoke to bianet about Aykol.

12 July 2019 Evrim Kepenek

'Justice Watch' in Courthouse for Cumhuriyet Newspaper

'Justice Watch' in Courthouse for Cumhuriyet Newspaper

Journalists and lawyers have gathered at the İstanbul Courthouse to protest the approval of the sentences in the trial of Cumhuriyet newspaper.

21 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

Court of Appeals Upholds Verdict on Cumhuriyet Case, Journalists Say 'Goodbye'

Court of Appeals Upholds Verdict on Cumhuriyet Case, Journalists Say 'Goodbye'

The Court of Appeals has upheld the verdict of the local court on the Cumhuriyet newspaper case. This is the final judgment for those sentenced to less than five years in prison. Commenting on social media, the journalists have said, "Goodbye."

19 February 2019

Journalist Ünker Sentenced to Prison for 'Creating an Impression of Tax Evasion'

REASONED DECISION FOR PARADISE PAPERS REPORT

Journalist Ünker Sentenced to Prison for 'Creating an Impression of Tax Evasion'

The reasoned decision for the sentence given to journalist Ünker for reporting on former PM Yıldırım's offshore companies has been announced. It concludes that Ünker committed an offense by "creating the perception of tax evasion."

18 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

Journalist İsminaz Temel Released After 16 Months of Arrest

Journalist İsminaz Temel Released After 16 Months of Arrest

ETHA reporter Temel has been released in the case she is being tried. The court has imposed international travel ben for the journalist.

15 February 2019 Tansu Pişkin

'Turkey is World's Largest Imprisoner of Journalists'

COUNCIL OF EUROPE REPORT

'Turkey is World's Largest Imprisoner of Journalists'

According to a report by the Council of Europe and its partner organizations, Turkey is the country where most journalists are behind bars. In Europe, 110 imprisoned journalists out of 130 are in Turkey.

13 February 2019

Journalist Melike Ceyhan Taken Into Custody

Journalist Melike Ceyhan Taken Into Custody

Journalist Ceyhan has been taken into custody in İstanbul. She has not been allowed to see her attorneys because of the confidentiality order on the investigation.

13 February 2019

3 Freedom of Expression Organizations Pen Letter for Arrested Journalist Türfent

3 Freedom of Expression Organizations Pen Letter for Arrested Journalist Türfent

Three freedom of expression organizations have penned a letter and launched a petition for Metin Türfent, who has been imprisoned for 1,000 days. “We tell you that you are not alone,” the letter said.

5 February 2019

Zehra Doğan Receives "Courage in Journalism Award" in a Representational Ceremony

Zehra Doğan Receives "Courage in Journalism Award" in a Representational Ceremony

Kurdish journalist-artist Zehra Doğan is presented her "IWMF 2018 Courage in Journalism Award" in a representational ceremony in New York where she reaches the audience by a voice recording taped during a phone call from prison.

29 October 2018

Detained Yeni Yaşam Editor-in-Chief Kaplan Released

Detained Yeni Yaşam Editor-in-Chief Kaplan Released

Taken into custody due to his articles and social media posts, Yeni Yaşam Editor-in-Chief Çağdaş Kaplan has been released.

Journalist Metin Duran Released from Prison with Forensic Report

Journalist Metin Duran Released from Prison with Forensic Report

Imprisoned journalist Metin Duran has been released from prison after the Forensic Medicine Institution has issued a report stating that “he cannot stay in prison.”

18 September 2018

No Release for Journalists Şahin, Gayıp from ETHA

No Release for Journalists Şahin, Gayıp from ETHA

Four people including journalists Gayıp and Şahin from ETHA news agency haven’t been released in the hearing.

10 September 2018

‘Second Medical Examination’ by Forensic Medicine Instead of Giving Report

‘Second Medical Examination’ by Forensic Medicine Instead of Giving Report

Imprisoned journalist Duran has gotten examined at Forensic Medicine Institution to be released due to his illness. However, HDP Kocaeli MP Gergerlioğlu has told that Duran was summoned for another examination instead of being given medical report.

5 September 2018

Paintings of Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan Become Feast Cards

Paintings of Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan Become Feast Cards

HDP Muş MP Gülüstan Kılıç Koçyiğit has the paintings of the imprisoned journalist and painter Zehra Doğan printed on cards and sent them to jailed politicians to wish them a happy feast.

Journalist Güneş Released, Detention of Ataman Continues

Journalist Güneş Released, Detention of Ataman Continues

Arrested for his social media posts, Güneş has been released. No releasing verdict has been issued for Ataman who has been behind bars for two years.

Journalist Hakan Gülseven Released

Journalist Hakan Gülseven Released

Sentenced to pay fine of 7 thousand TL for insulting civil servant, Yurt Newspaper worker Hakan Gülseven was sentenced to 350 days in prison for not having paid the fine. Gülseven was released yesterday.

21 June 2018 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Alayumat Released

Journalist Alayumat Released

Reporter of dihaber, which was closed by a statutory decree, was released in the hearing today following a detention of 10 months.

Journalist Reyhan Çapan Detained

Journalist Reyhan Çapan Detained

Reyhan Çapan, the former editor-in-chief of Özgür Gündem, which was closed by statutory decree, has been detained in Hopa, Artvin. Çapan was sentenced to prison in March.

‘Journalism in Turkey’ to be Discussed

‘Journalism in Turkey’ to be Discussed

Lawsuits brought against journalists and freedom of expression will be discussed in Amnesty International’s “Journalism in Turkey Panel”.

‘Press Freedom’ Message by Imprisoned Journalists

‘Press Freedom’ Message by Imprisoned Journalists

Imprisoned journalists from ETHA news agency have sent message for May 3 World Press Freedom Day from Bakırköy and Silivri prisons where they are kept.

95 Jailed Journalists Accredited for EU-Turkey Summit in Bulgaria

95 Jailed Journalists Accredited for EU-Turkey Summit in Bulgaria

The Association of European Journalists - Bulgaria has issued accreditation for 95 jailed journalists from Turkey for the EU-Turkey Leader’s Meeting.

Arrested Journalists, Lawyers Accused of 'Letting Public Know About Detention'

Arrested Journalists, Lawyers Accused of 'Letting Public Know About Detention'

There are three lawyers and two journalists among 23 people who have been prosecuted by summaries and minutes, which are prepared by police, adduced as evidence

22 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Balloons Flied to Freedom at 49th Week of Justice Watch

Balloons Flied to Freedom at 49th Week of Justice Watch

Call was made at “Justice Watch”, which was initiated by rights organizations to support Cumhuriyet newspaper’s arrested lawyers, for trial of Cumhuriyet to be held today.

Sentence Passed in ‘FETÖ Media Organization’ in Which 28 Journalists Tried

Sentence Passed in ‘FETÖ Media Organization’ in Which 28 Journalists Tried

Sentence has been passed in trial of 28 media workers 18 of whom are arrested including journalist Murat Aksoy and musician Atilla Taş charged with “being a member of an illegal organization” and “attempting coup”.

9 March 2018 Elif Akgül

Journalists Outside Make Call for Cumhuriyet Trial

Journalists Outside Make Call for Cumhuriyet Trial

Journalists Outside initiative has made a call for Cumhuriyet trial to be held on March 9, Friday.

Decision of Release for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Decision of Release for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Journalist Deniz Yücel’s lawyer and Die Welt have announced that decision of release has been issued for Yücel.

16 February 2018

Deniz Yücel: I Don’t Want Freedom by Favor of Dirty Deal

Deniz Yücel: I Don’t Want Freedom by Favor of Dirty Deal

Imprisoned journalist Yücel stated that he doesn’t want his name to be mentioned in the arms sale between Turkey and Germany. Concerning his indictment not still being prepared, Yücel said, “Either prosecution forgot about me or they haven’t received an instruction yet”.

17 January 2018

Mehmet Altan’s Request for Release Rejected Again

Mehmet Altan’s Request for Release Rejected Again

İstanbul 27th Heavy Penal Court has rejected Constitutional Court’s decision to release journalist Mehmet Altan on the ground that right violation occurred. The penal court ruled continuation of Altan’s arrest.

15 January 2018

Constitutional Court Rules for Alpay, Altan to be Released

Constitutional Court Rules for Alpay, Altan to be Released

Lawyer Veysel Ok has said the Constitutional Court registered that 1-year detention was unjust. He stated that they hope this decision is such as to be rendered for all journalists.

11 January 2018

Germany Stipulates Release of Deniz Yücel for Arms Export to Turkey

Germany Stipulates Release of Deniz Yücel for Arms Export to Turkey

Interviewing Der Spiegel right ahead of Çavuşoğlu’s visit to Germany, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Gabriel said that they will not approve arms sales to Turkey as long as Deniz Yücel remains in prison.

Former News Agency Intelligence Chief Aydemir Acquitted in First Hearing

Former News Agency Intelligence Chief Aydemir Acquitted in First Hearing

Arrested for using encrypted communication software ByLock, former İhlas News Agency Chief of Intelligence Aydemir has been acquitted in the first hearing.

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