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Court orders release of journalist Furkan Karabay

Court orders release of journalist Furkan Karabay

Karabay was arrested last week after his critical reporting and social media posts about İstanbul's chief prosecutor.

18 November 2024

Journalist Gözde Bedeloğlu fined for remarks on MHP deputy in opinion piece

Journalist Gözde Bedeloğlu fined for remarks on MHP deputy in opinion piece

Bedeloğlu had questioned the renomination of a nationalist deputy ahead of the 2023 election.

12 November 2024

Journalist Pınar Gayıp detained

Journalist Pınar Gayıp detained

A lawyer who was convicted of sexual assault has filed numerous complaints against the journalist after she reported on the sexual assault allegations against him.

14 October 2024

Bahçeli threatens journalists over former Grey Wolves leader’s murder case

Bahçeli threatens journalists over former Grey Wolves leader’s murder case

The nationalist leader accuses the opposition and the media of unfairly linking his party to the murder of Sinan Ateş.

Prosecutor declines to take Kurdish journalist’s testimony despite home raid, arrest warrant

Prosecutor declines to take Kurdish journalist’s testimony despite home raid, arrest warrant

Rabia Önver, who wasn’t at home during a Sep 20 raid on her home, went to the courthouse to provide a statement. The prosecutor declined to take her testimony.

25 September 2024

Journalist faces disinformation charges after reporting on alleged ‘state-linked’ criminal gang

Journalist faces disinformation charges after reporting on alleged ‘state-linked’ criminal gang

Rabia Önver faces an arrest warrant and an order for the seizure of her digital equipment following her coverage of recent criminal activities in the Kurdish-populated city of Hakkari.

24 September 2024

Kurdish journalist’s home raided following report on alleged police-gang collusion in Hakkari

Kurdish journalist’s home raided following report on alleged police-gang collusion in Hakkari

Rabia Önver reported on a criminal gang in Hakkari, which allegedly coerces young women into drug use and prostitution and while authorities turn a blind eye.

23 September 2024

Diyarbakır grants free public transport to journalists

Diyarbakır grants free public transport to journalists

Journalists working for both national and local media outlets will be able to travel on the municipality’s public transport network free of charge.

16 September 2024

Freedom of expression groups denounce death threats against journalist Murat Ağırel

Freedom of expression groups denounce death threats against journalist Murat Ağırel

Ağırel has received numerous death threats over the past year, including a masked individual’s claim that his life was put on a contract.

12 September 2024

Journalists from earthquake-hit cities discuss problems in Hatay

JOURNALISM FOR RIGHTS, FREEDOM FOR JOURNALISTS

Journalists from earthquake-hit cities discuss problems in Hatay

Lawyer Deniz Yazgan Şenay gave a presentation addressing the legal problems faced by journalists in the earthquake-affected area, while journalist Hikmet Adal discussed violations of freedom of expression. Journalists attending the workshop also had the opportunity to share their problems.

9 September 2024

Two detained in connection with ‘contract for killing journalist’

Two detained in connection with ‘contract for killing journalist’

A masked individual had claimed in a video that journalist Murat Ağırel’s life was put on a contract and a politician was involved in this.

5 September 2024

Journalist Murat Ağırel’s life ‘put on contract,’ masked video reveals

Journalist Murat Ağırel’s life ‘put on contract,’ masked video reveals

A parliamentarian is behind the plot to kill the journalist, the masked individual claims.

3 September 2024

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

Two leading journalism groups, RSF and CPJ, have condemned the suspected Turkish drone strike that killed two journalists and injured another in the region.

Court blocks social media accounts of two Kurdish journalists

Court blocks social media accounts of two Kurdish journalists

The court provided “national security” reasons for the decision.

Kurdish journalists sentenced to prison for ‘creating pro-PKK perception’

Kurdish journalists sentenced to prison for ‘creating pro-PKK perception’

The court's detailed ruling has revealed that it did not apply the principle of ‘benefit of the doubt’ for the defendants.

‘Both reporting on and experiencing poverty’: Journalists protest for rights amid economic crisis

‘Both reporting on and experiencing poverty’: Journalists protest for rights amid economic crisis

Many journalists’ wages have declined to the minimum wage level, which does not allow them to make ends meet, warns the Journalists' Union of Turkey.

Kurdish journalist dies after injury in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq

Kurdish journalist dies after injury in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq

A vehicle carrying journalists was hit by a drone strike while traveling on the Sinjar-Mosul road.

CPJ calls for investigation into drone strike on Kurdish journalists

CPJ calls for investigation into drone strike on Kurdish journalists

The Kurdistan Regional Government has said that Turkey was responsible for the attack.

Journalist Tolga Şardan faces 5 years in prison over ‘intelligence report’ article

Journalist Tolga Şardan faces 5 years in prison over ‘intelligence report’ article

In the article, Şardan mentioned a report prepared by the country’s intelligence agency about high judicial bodies and submitted to the president.

Ankara Bar urges removal of ‘agents of influence’ provision from new bill

Ankara Bar urges removal of ‘agents of influence’ provision from new bill

The provision stipulates a prison sentence of 3 to 7 years for individuals who investigate Turkish citizens, institutions, or foreigners residing in Turkey “in accordance with the strategic interests of a foreign state or organization.”

Journalism groups rally against ‘agents of influence’ bill

Journalism groups rally against ‘agents of influence’ bill

The government is poised to amend the espionage law to criminalize being an "agen of influence."

Suspects of armed attack on journalist released after first hearing

Suspects of armed attack on journalist released after first hearing

The suspects are standing trial for "attempted murder."

Journalist Esra Solin Dal strip searched, kept in solitary confinement for 11 days

Journalist Esra Solin Dal strip searched, kept in solitary confinement for 11 days

Esra Solin Dal's s requests to be placed in a communal cell have been rejected. She was subjected to strip search subsequent to her arrest.

Union report sheds light on journalists' economic struggles in Turkey

Union report sheds light on journalists' economic struggles in Turkey

Wages remain below the poverty line in many workplaces, especially in non-union ones, according to the TGS report.

Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint

Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint

Two months ago,a court order banned 143 URLs containing content related to fraud allegations against Uysal upon his request.

Journalist Oktay Candemir faces investigation following complaint from AKP candidate

Journalist Oktay Candemir faces investigation following complaint from AKP candidate

Abdullah Arvas, the ruling party’s candidate for Van, alleged that Candemir had called him a 'thief, embezzler, and contractor' in one of his articles.

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into attempted attack on Rudaw journalists

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into attempted attack on Rudaw journalists

A journalism group denounced the verdict, asserting that it will encourage such attacks.

Police attack bianet reporters during Newroz celebrations

Police attack bianet reporters during Newroz celebrations

Tuğçe Yılmaz and Ali Dinç faced police violence as Yılmaz was filming the violent treatment of another individual.

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz, detained for 7 months based on secret witness statements: "Where are those 'serious crimes'?"

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz, detained for 7 months based on secret witness statements: "Where are those 'serious crimes'?"

In the trial where journalist Sedat Yılmaz was acquitted, the court referred to the statements of two secret witnesses as 'abstract allegations.' These two secret witnesses are involved in many different cases, ranging from journalists tried in Ankara and Diyarbakır to politicians.

11 March 2024 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Diren Keser sent to prison following sentence

Journalist Diren Keser sent to prison following sentence

Keser's lawyer said the police conducted the detention without prior notice, which is contrary to the 'principle of honest procedure.'

28 February 2024

Journalist Nagihan Yılkın fined for 'insulting public official'

Journalist Nagihan Yılkın fined for 'insulting public official'

Yılın has been sentenced for the article titled "Complaint against Gaziantep Governor's Office: Corruption and bribery network exposed."

16 February 2024

Five journalists in custody for 3 days in İzmir

Five journalists in custody for 3 days in İzmir

Journalists working for pro-Kurdish outlets were detained in house raids.

15 February 2024

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