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'Journalists have been targeted with the Disinformation Law'

'Journalists have been targeted with the Disinformation Law'

Erol Önderoğlu from RSF stated that the space accessible to the international press mission within the government has narrowed in recent years. Özgür Öğret from CPJ, on the other hand, remarked, "The number of imprisoned journalists in Turkey may have reached the lowest level in recent years. However, Turkey still ranks among the worst countries for press freedom."

20 December 2023

Concerns grow over whereabouts of journalist held in detention in KRG

Concerns grow over whereabouts of journalist held in detention in KRG

Suleyman Ahmed was detained 26 days ago.

20 November 2023

Newspaper distributer arrested

Newspaper distributer arrested

The reason for Selahattin Kaygusuz's arrest is the testimony given by witness Ümit Akbıyık, whose previous testimonies led to the detention, arrest, or non-release of more than 600 people, including elected mayors, politicians, lawyers, journalists, and artists.

25 October 2023

Kurdish journalist Nafiye Bal released following questioning

Kurdish journalist Nafiye Bal released following questioning

The journalist was released with judicial control measures and an international travel ban.

24 October 2023

Editor of Kurdish Weekly Xwebûn newspaper detained in raid on home

Editor of Kurdish Weekly Xwebûn newspaper detained in raid on home

Nafiye Bal was detained during a raid on her home in Diyarbakır.

23 October 2023

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

Court accepts indictment against Kurdish journalist Mehmet Şah Oruç

Court accepts indictment against Kurdish journalist Mehmet Şah Oruç

The journalist is facing 22 years in prison on "terrorism-related" charges based on his news reports and social media posts.

Court returns indictment involving two journalists

Court returns indictment involving two journalists

The two journalists taken into custody in Diyarbakır in the scope of an investigation started by the Ankara Chief Prosecutor's Office were kept handcuffed for 15 hours while being transported from Diyarbakır to Ankara, and deprived of food for 24 hours.

Diyarbakır radio station faces repeated sabotage attempts as chief editor protests authorities

Diyarbakır radio station faces repeated sabotage attempts as chief editor protests authorities

Unknown individuals cut off the cables of the station and stole equipment in recurring acts, says the chief editor of the outlet.

25 July 2023 Zeynep Akat

Three journalists detained in raids in Ankara, İzmir

Three journalists detained in raids in Ankara, İzmir

Delal Akyüz, Fırat Can Aslan and Sibel Yükler were apprehended during raids in the morning.

Investigation concludes for two Kurdish journalists in pre-trial detention

Investigation concludes for two Kurdish journalists in pre-trial detention

Dicle Müftüoğlu and Sedat Yılmaz were remanded in custody in an investigation based in Ankara.

Kurdish journalist Aziz Oruç reflects on 400 days behind bars

Kurdish journalist Aziz Oruç reflects on 400 days behind bars

Oruç is one of the 15 journalists who were remanded in custody on "terror" allegations and released after their first hearing 13 months later.

19 July 2023 Nedim Türfent

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

The newspaper has changed its web address to circumvent the ban.

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

IMPRESSIONS FROM DİYARBAKIR

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

People waiting for justice under trees int he scorching heat of Diyarbakır, a self-contradictory indictment, and bans imposed by the presiding judge...

13 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

bianet's book on press freedom referenced during parliamentary discussions

bianet's book on press freedom referenced during parliamentary discussions

Green Left MP Ayşegül Doğan made reference to the book while discussing violations of freedom of expression against Kurdish media outlets.

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Fifteen imprisoned journalists released by the court yesterday in Diyarbakır have come out of prison in the evening.

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

After 13 months behind bars without appearing in court, Serdar Altan, Aziz Oruç, Mehmet Ali Ertaş, Zeynel Abidin Bulut, Ömer Çelik, Mazlum Güler, İbrahim Koyuncu, Neşe Toprak, Elif Üngür, Abdurrahman Öncü, Suat Doğuhan, Remziye Temel, Ramazan Geciken, Lezgin Akdeniz, and Mehmet Şahin are to be released today pending trial.

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

18 KURDISH JOURNALISTS APPEARED IN COURT TODAY

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

The imprisoned Kurdish journalists appeared in court today after 13 months in the case where 18 journalists are standing trial. Journalism unions and organizations, as well as opposition MPs were present in the hearing to support them.

11 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Nine Kurdish journalists who spent nine months in pre-trial detention on "terrorism-related" charges have had their second hearing.

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

The journalist was remanded in custody following her detention in late April.

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

"Our news articles, the photographs we use, books, and news notes have become the subject of accusations," the journalist said in her defense at the hearing.

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Zeynel Bulut, one of the 15 Kurdish journalists arrested on "terror" charges last year, was hospitalized due to his illness.

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

The party members did not allow the K24 microphone on the lectern during the press conference of the two leaders.

Journalist MP candidates react to colleagues being arrested in Diyarbakır

Journalist MP candidates react to colleagues being arrested in Diyarbakır

Hasan Cemal, Cengiz Çandar, Umur Talu and İrfan Değirmenci, the journalist parliamentary candidates running in the May 14 elections believe that arresting of four journalists in Diyarbakır show that Erdoğan's fear grows as the elections near.

28 April 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Ten journalists were among over 120 people who were detained as part of an investigation into Kurdish-linked political parties, journalists, lawyers and artists.

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Police detained the journalist working for a Kurdish-focused news agency while she was leaving her home.

Court accepts indictment against 18 Kurdish media workers

Court accepts indictment against 18 Kurdish media workers

Sixteen of the suspects have been remanded in custody since June. The prosecutors have charged the suspects with "being a member of an illegal 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.

Kurdish journalist Hamdullah Bayram arrested in 'terror' case

Kurdish journalist Hamdullah Bayram arrested in 'terror' case

Bayram was among the 11 Kurdish journalists who were detained in the October raids.

Police detain journalist in Mersin

Police detain journalist in Mersin

Hamdullah Bayram working for Yeni Yaşam newspaper was detained in the scope of the investigation of the eleven correspondents of Mezopotamya Agency and JINNEWS.

Police detain grant holder of Kurdish news agency

Police detain grant holder of Kurdish news agency

Ferhat Çelik was detained at an İstanbul police station, where he had gone to give a statement. He was released later in the day, after giving a statement to the prosecutor's office.

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

Ceylan Şahinli was not yet a journalist when the events mentioned in the indictment took place.

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