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Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

Cases of Attacks on Journalists Drag on For a Year: 'Did I Have to Die?'

Cases of Attacks on Journalists Drag on For a Year: 'Did I Have to Die?'

"I lost my faith in justice. It is very clear that this was an attempted murder. Most likely, this case will end without the assailants receiving any sentence," says one journalist.

Journalist Hakan Aygün Arrested for Mocking President's Fundraising Campaign

Journalist Hakan Aygün Arrested for Mocking President's Fundraising Campaign

Aygün has been remanded in custody over a tweet where he mocked the President's campaign to help the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

Two journalists' organizations have released statements on the safety of reporters during the coronavirus pandemic, demanding precautions be taken.

Press Cards of Two More Journalists Revoked

Press Cards of Two More Journalists Revoked

Press cards of two Diyarbakır-based journalists, Mahmut Oral and Faruk Balıkçı, have been revoked by the Directorate of Communications.

24 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalism Organizations Denounce 'Speedboat Attack' on Journalists

Journalism Organizations Denounce 'Speedboat Attack' on Journalists

A rowboat carrying three journalists was hit by a speedboat and broke into pieces in popular holiday destination Bodrum.

Journalist Melike Ceyhan Released

Journalist Melike Ceyhan Released

Ceyhan, a former reporter for the Mezopotamya agency, was detained in İstanbul.

15 February 2019

Evrensel Reporters Uğur, Polat Released

Evrensel Reporters Uğur, Polat Released

Following the 16-day detention, Evrensel reporters Cemil Uğur and Halil İbrahim have been released on probation.

8 September 2016

Support for Academics from Journalists

Support for Academics from Journalists

Over 200 journalists have declared that they stand with academics calling for peace and negotiations to resume by a statement and targeted by the President and Prime Minister for this.

14 January 2016

British Vice News Journalists Released, Iraqi Journalist is Still Under Arrest

British Vice News Journalists Released, Iraqi Journalist is Still Under Arrest

British reporter Jake Hanrahan and cameraman Philip Pendlebury from Vice News were released. Iraqi M.İ.R is still under arrest.

3 September 2015 Uğur Şahin

The Ministry’s New Mission: Exposing Reporters

The Ministry’s New Mission: Exposing Reporters

The Ministry of National Education targeted Cumhuriyet newspaper for its piece titled “Bilal’s Goal Reached in One Year”: “We will continue to make public the media organs and reporters leading smear campaigns.”

"Journalists Need a Lawyer on Standby"

Committee to Protect Journalists

"Journalists Need a Lawyer on Standby"

According to an analysis of the Committee to Protect Journalists, "A critical journalist in Turkey these days needs a lawyer on standby. The press is laboring under a creaking judicial system".

24 February 2012

Demonstrators and Job-Seeker in Custody

Demonstrators and Job-Seeker in Custody

23 people were taken into police custody in Taksim/Istanbul when the police intervened against demonstrators on 15 February, the day jailed PKK leader Öcalan was extradited to Turkey. The same day, journalist Yıldız was taken into custody when she applied for a new job.

16 February 2012 Nilay Vardar

Difficult Working Conditions for Turkish Journalists

TESEV MEDIA REPORT

Difficult Working Conditions for Turkish Journalists

In its section on working conditions of journalists, the media report of the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation revealed problems like low salaries, lack of unionization, male dominance and informal employment.

Journalists' Impact on Labour Day

Journalists' Impact on Labour Day

A group of journalists urged their colleagues to join the 1 May demonstrations in Istanbul to raise their voices for the release of arrested journalists Şık and Şener. The journalists will accompany the socialist trade union DİSK with their call for press freedom and fundamental rights.

27 April 2011 Nilay Vardar

Journalists Pursue Freedom for Detained Colleagues

"STANDING UP FOR JOURNALISM"

Journalists Pursue Freedom for Detained Colleagues

The Freedom for Journalists Platform announced that 50 press employees are currently imprisoned and that 1,200 trials against journalists are pending. Delegations of the platform are going to monitor the cases against sociologist Beşikçi and journalist Koçali.

8 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Media Association: Legal Reform Essential for Press Freedom

Media Association: Legal Reform Essential for Press Freedom

According to the Media Association, 'unfortunately, many journalists are on trial in Turkey, and the suits result in monetary fines or prison sentences. The improved economic performance is not reflected in the development of press freedom'.

5 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Erdoğan Accused Media of Provocation

Erdoğan Accused Media of Provocation

Prime Minister Erdoğan blamed the media and the opposition to "set a place in an uproar" in a meeting with Provincial Chairman. He said that columnists are turning the country upside down and put a strain on the country.

1 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Seven Journalists Targeted and Threatened in One Month

Three journalists were attacked during a DTP meeting in Adana on March 7th. In February, three others were assaulted during protests in Diyarbakır. An MP allegedly threatens a journalist in Tarsus.

10 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Sabah-ATV Journalists on Strike on Friday

First time in 20 years, Journalists' Union of Turkey declares strike action in Turkuvaz media, following a dispute on social and financial rights of workers.

9 February 2009

Reporters Detained in South-East

Four reporters were detained for a short time for covering military activity in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari in south-eastern Turkey.

23 October 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

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