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Court orders arrest of İmamoğlu, journalist Yanardağ in espionage probe

Court orders arrest of İmamoğlu, journalist Yanardağ in espionage probe

The arrest orders come after a cybersecurity consultant already in custody on espionage charges agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. The CHP rejects the allegations.

27 October 2025

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Fourt staff members including the cartoonist have been formally arrested for “inciting the public to hatred and hostility.”

Four journalists arrested on terrorism charges following İstanbul raids

Four journalists arrested on terrorism charges following İstanbul raids

The charges stem from allegations related to the journalists’ professional activities, including software services provided to news websites, payments received for articles, and phone communications.

Journalists' union denied visit to jailed reporter Elif Akgül

Journalists' union denied visit to jailed reporter Elif Akgül

Akgül, a former board member of TGS and a former editor of bianet, has been detained for over six weeks.

7 April 2025 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Furkan Karabay arrested over reporting, social media posts about municipal takeovers

Journalist Furkan Karabay arrested over reporting, social media posts about municipal takeovers

Karabay had criticized İstanbul's chief prosecutor over the recent arrest and removal of an opposition mayor.

11 November 2024

Journalist Sinan Aygül becomes first person to be arrested under 'disinformation law'

Journalist Sinan Aygül becomes first person to be arrested under 'disinformation law'

The journalist tweeted about an alleged case of child abuse involving a military officer. He later apologized for reacting rapidly to the allegations without knowing the details.

15 December 2022

Journalist Sedef Kabaş released after receiving prison sentence for 'insulting president'

Journalist Sedef Kabaş released after receiving prison sentence for 'insulting president'

Erdoğan not coming to the courthouse was a violation of the procedures, Kabaş's attorneys said.

Journalists jailed after reporting torture of citizens apply to Constitutional Court

Journalists jailed after reporting torture of citizens apply to Constitutional Court

Three journalists have been remanded in custody since October 9 after their reports revealed that two citizens were tortured by soldiers in the Kurdish-majority Van province.

20 November 2020

'Local journalists face increasing economic pressure from local interest groups'

'Local journalists face increasing economic pressure from local interest groups'

"Local journalists who defend the people's right to information by performing their journalistic duty are often targeted in attacks," says the Contemporary Journalists' Association (ÇGD).

Trials After Covid-19: Nineteen Reporters to Appear Before Court in Four Days

Trials After Covid-19: Nineteen Reporters to Appear Before Court in Four Days

At least 19 media employees will attend hearings between June 22-26 as six reporters who have been remanded in custody over reports on an intelligence officer's funeral will appear before a court after four months.

11 June 2020 Erol Önderoğlu

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.

Journalists Terkoğlu, Kılınç Arrested over Report on Killed Intelligence Officer in Libya

Journalists Terkoğlu, Kılınç Arrested over Report on Killed Intelligence Officer in Libya

Both journalists are charged with obtaining and disclosing information on intelligence operations.

Journalist Ataman Under Arrest for 1,185 Days

Journalist Ataman Under Arrest for 1,185 Days

Ataman was forced to leave the town he lived after he received threats from the police. The time he spent behind bars exceeded the legal limits and he is not receiving regular treatment although his disease is progressing.

Two more Journalists Arrested

Two more Journalists Arrested

Halkın Günlüğü newspaper reporter Sevgül was arrested in Diyarbakır in the context of a protest against the Uludere bombing. Former Özgür Gündem newspaper editor Kişin was arrested in the scope of the KCK investigation.

11 People in Police Custody in Adana - Also 2 Journalists

KCK OPERATION

11 People in Police Custody in Adana - Also 2 Journalists

The Platform for Solidarity with Detained Journalists protested the police custody of eleven people, among them two journalists and the Provincial Chair of the BDP in Adana. The Platform demanded the release of all eleven people.

9 September 2011