content tagged with journalists in prison

Imprisoned journalist Fatih Altaylı pauses ‘Empty Chair’ YouTube broadcasts

Imprisoned journalist Fatih Altaylı pauses ‘Empty Chair’ YouTube broadcasts

During the three months he spent in prison, Altaylı continued his YouTube broadcasts and news coverage without interruption. Following a court decision to extend his detention, he announced that he will not be publishing or broadcasting for a while.

International call for release of detained journalist Furkan Karabay facing up to 15 years in prison

International call for release of detained journalist Furkan Karabay facing up to 15 years in prison

Karabay, facing charges of “making targets of those who were tasked to combat terrorism” and “insulting thepresident,” has been in pre-trial detention for 117 days.

9 September 2025

Six LeMan magazine staff indicted over 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

Six LeMan magazine staff indicted over 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

Five LeMan journalists have been in pre-trial detention and the magazine's owner, who is current abroad, is facing an arrest warrant.

5 September 2025

Court blocks access to detained journalist Fatih Altaylı's YouTube channel

Court blocks access to detained journalist Fatih Altaylı's YouTube channel

According to YouTube’s ratings reports, Altaylı's channel saw a notable increase in viewership since his arrest.

Court extends detention of journalist Ercüment Akdeniz in 'terrorism' case

Court extends detention of journalist Ercüment Akdeniz in 'terrorism' case

Akdeniz remains two suspects in detention in an investigation into the Peoples' Democratic Congress.

31 July 2025 Hikmet Adal

Press freedom and journalist organizations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı

Press freedom and journalist organizations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı

IPI and the undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organizations today strongly condemn the arrest of Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı over his political commentary during a YouTube live broadcast and call for his immediate release.

Kurdish journalist Sedat Yılmaz faces 'terror' charges over 'lack of banking transactions,' social media activities

Kurdish journalist Sedat Yılmaz faces 'terror' charges over 'lack of banking transactions,' social media activities

Yılmaz, who is also an author for the BİA Children'S Library, has been remanded in custody since May 3.

22 September 2023

Jailed Kurdish journalist denied musical instrument over "security" reasons

Jailed Kurdish journalist denied musical instrument over "security" reasons

Communication notes can be concealed inside the instrument, the prison administration said.

19 September 2023

Journalist Barış Pehlivan writes column article from prison

Journalist Barış Pehlivan writes column article from prison

The journalist shared his observations from the prison in his first article that he wrote behind bars.

Journalist Barış Pehlivan surrenders to prison

Journalist Barış Pehlivan surrenders to prison

Pehlivan was not allowed to benefit from a recent law amendment preventing those who were released during the pandemic from returning to prison.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ remanded in custody over 'PKK' remarks

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ remanded in custody over 'PKK' remarks

The journalist who urged the authorities to grant Öcalan his right to meet his family and lawyers has been arrested for "making propaganda for a terrorist organization."

Journalist prevented from visiting colleague in prison

Journalist prevented from visiting colleague in prison

A Diyarbakır prison has denied Kurdish journalist Serdar Altan a visit with his colleague.

Arrest of Kurdish journalists: Türkiye must end 'equating journalism with terrorism,' says CPJ

Arrest of Kurdish journalists: Türkiye must end 'equating journalism with terrorism,' says CPJ

After months behind bars, several Kurdish journalists were indicted on February 8. they are facing up to 15 years in prison on "terror" charges.

23 February 2023

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş in new Freedom House campaign for political prisoners

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş in new Freedom House campaign for political prisoners

Alagaş is one of the 16 Kurdish journalists who have been in pre-trial detention since June.

2 February 2023

Journalist Sezgin Kartal arrested

Journalist Sezgin Kartal arrested

A judge has ordered the arrest of the journalist for "being a member of an illegal organization."

13 January 2023

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into strip search of women journalists

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into strip search of women journalists

Five journalists were strip-searched during their admission to the prison because there were CDs in their belongings. The prosecutors refused to investigate their complaint, concluding that the search was in line with the regulations.

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

While the number of incarcerated journalists are significantly lower compared to the period after the 2016 coup attempt, the government is still using court cases to intimidate journalists, according to a monitoring group.

6 December 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Nedim Türfent released after six and a half years in prison

Journalist Nedim Türfent released after six and a half years in prison

The journalist was arrested in 2016 and was eventually convicted of "terror" crimes.

29 November 2022

Who are the nine arrested Kurdish journalists?

Who are the nine arrested Kurdish journalists?

Detained during house raids across six cities, nine journalists working for Kurdish media outlets have been remanded in custody on suspicion of "being a member of a terrorist organization."

31 October 2022 Hikmet Adal

Justice Ministry says number of jailed journalists 'doesn't concern public'

Justice Ministry says number of jailed journalists 'doesn't concern public'

The ministry has refused to disclose information about jailed journalists. A union says there are 38 journalists in prison in Türkiye.

14 September 2022

Journalist Sinan Aygül jailed after refusing to pay fine for 'insulting' AKP deputy

Journalist Sinan Aygül jailed after refusing to pay fine for 'insulting' AKP deputy

"My client took this decision not to pay the judicial fine and not accepting optional sanctions so that he can expose this sentence," his lawyer has said.

14 September 2022

Four women journalists join hunger strike in Diyarbakır Prison

Four women journalists join hunger strike in Diyarbakır Prison

With the hunger strike, prisoners protest camera surveillance of the wards and strip search of prisoners.

13 September 2022

Arrested Kurdish journalists not indicted despite two months behind bars

Arrested Kurdish journalists not indicted despite two months behind bars

"The fact that the indictment has not been prepared even though the preparation for the indictment was done is practically an example of punishment," said a lawyer for the journalists.

17 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

The court has issued the detailed ruling in the case of journalist Rojhat Doğru. A judge dissented from the verdict, citing an expert witness report.

23 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

Court refuses to release journalist Sedef Kabaş

Court refuses to release journalist Sedef Kabaş

Kabaş has been under arrest since January 22 for "insulting the president" and "insulting public officials."

15 February 2022

Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent

Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent

The letter where Türfent wrote about the book ban was censored by the prison letter committee as well.

12 October 2021 Münker Odabaşı

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

A local journalist has been sentenced to prison for reporting on an incident of child abuse.

Prison officer who beat journalist Barış Pehlivan issued a warning

Prison officer who beat journalist Barış Pehlivan issued a warning

Pehlivan's attorney has said that the officer should have been given a "much heavier punishment."

18 February 2021

Journalist Aziz Oruç not released

Journalist Aziz Oruç not released

Arrested pending trial for almost 10 months, journalist Aziz Oruç had his second hearing today. The jailed journalist has not been released in today’s hearing, either. His next hearing will be held on November 9, 2020.

21 September 2020

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Six journalists appeared before court today after months of pre-trial detention in the case over the reports on a MİT officer’s death in Libya.

Have You Heard Initiative: We Won't Stay Silent Against Pressure on Journalists

Have You Heard Initiative: We Won't Stay Silent Against Pressure on Journalists

"The ruling power has created a media order that only applauds it and slanders those it targets," the initiative has said.

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

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