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Türkiye's media laws under scrutiny after İstanbul bombing

Türkiye's media laws under scrutiny after İstanbul bombing

Ambiguous laws and their arbitrary implementation led to Sunday's broad restrictions on traditional and social media, according to critics.

15 November 2022

Rights group monitored 49 trials: 2 journalists, 1 writer sentenced to 112 months in prison

FEBRUARY 2022

Rights group monitored 49 trials: 2 journalists, 1 writer sentenced to 112 months in prison

The Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) has released its Trial Monitoring Report for February: "'Insulting the president' charge constituted 7 percent of the charges. 75 percent of the evidence cited for this charge was social media posts".

MLSA: Journalists, activists increasingly charged with terrorism in 2021

MLSA: Journalists, activists increasingly charged with terrorism in 2021

Sixty-four percent of the evidence against the defendants were related to journalism activities, according to the MLSA's Trial Monitoring Report.

Report: Prisoners have difficulties in accessing cleaning supplies

Report: Prisoners have difficulties in accessing cleaning supplies

The Media and Law Studies Association has interviewed 25 political prisoners in five different prisons.

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

The MLSA and Press in Arrest have launched a joint campaign for the journalist on the fourth anniversary of his imprisonment.

Second Criminal Complaint Against SETA Report on Journalists

Second Criminal Complaint Against SETA Report on Journalists

The Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) has filed a criminal complaint against the SETA report on journalists working in international media outlets on a series of charges including “inciting the public to enmity and hatred.”