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Pressure on journalists increases following the elections

BİA MEDIA MONITORING / APRIL-MAY-JUNE 2023

Pressure on journalists increases following the elections

In the three-month period, at least five journalists were forced to leave the outlets they were working for or had to quit due to disputes related to publication policies or editorial processes.

11 July 2023 Erol Önderoğlu

Is the clampdown on the media to win the elections?

BİA MEDIA MONITOR OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022

Is the clampdown on the media to win the elections?

In the October-November-December period, nine Kurdish media employees were arrested and 11 journalists were detained. 171 journalists appeared before the court. Four of the eight attacks on journalists came from the police. Happy January 10 Working Journalists' Day.

10 January 2023 Erol Önderoğlu

Now it's the time for 'disinformation' tactics to silence journalism

BIA MEDIA MONITOR / JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2022

Now it's the time for 'disinformation' tactics to silence journalism

According to the BİA Media Monitoring Report of the July-August period, 126 media representatives faced trials. In the last three months, at least five media representatives, including three women and one LGBTI+, were detained. The most important agenda of the three months was the "Disinformation Law."

28 October 2022 Erol Önderoğlu

Both gains and concerns in journalists’ rights!

BIA MEDIA MONITOR / OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021

Both gains and concerns in journalists’ rights!

In the last quarter of 2021, at least 214 journalists appeared before the judge in 81 court cases in Turkey, facing 23 different charges. At least 62 were charged with “organization membership” and 14 “terror propaganda.” Happy Working Journalists Day!

10 January 2022 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

Full pressure on media and social media

BIA MEDIA MONITOR / JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2021

Full pressure on media and social media

According to BİA Media Monitoring Report, 29 journalists were physically attacked, 11 were detained in the 3rd quarter of 2021. While the attacks on journalists soared from 11 to 29 in a year, they went beyond borders with Erk Acarer stabbed in Berlin.

20 October 2021 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

‘Fire cannot be fully quenched until media freedom is ensured in Turkey’

ÇGD REPORT

‘Fire cannot be fully quenched until media freedom is ensured in Turkey’

Presenting its 39th monthly media monitoring report to the public with a written press statement, the Progressive Journalists Association (ÇGD) has raised concerns over the censorship, threats, violence, arrested and prosecution faced by journalists.

Free journalism will end unless there is a brave struggle

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT / APRIL-MAY-JUNE 2021

Free journalism will end unless there is a brave struggle

In the period of April - May - June 2021, 18 journalists faced a total of 84 years in prison as defendants of “insulting the President” in Turkey. In the same period last year, the number of journalists facing this charge was six.

13 July 2021 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’

BİA MEDIA MONITORING / JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021

‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’

In the first quarter of 2021, 12 journalists were attacked and one radio presenter was killed in the climate of impunity fostered by the ruling alliance. We wish a happy May 3 World Press Freedom Day in spite of everything.

3 May 2021 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

Our jaw has dropped in the face of this media freedom!

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT 2020

Our jaw has dropped in the face of this media freedom!

2020 was a year when Turkey, having serious problems with the European Union (EU) in strategic relations, could not convince the EU with its constant talks of reforms in human rights, rule of law and freedom of press and expression.

22 January 2021 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

20-year story of BİA Media Monitoring Reports

EROL ÖNDEROĞLU TELLS

20-year story of BİA Media Monitoring Reports

Contributing to BİA Media Monitoring Reports for nearly 20 years, Erol Önderoğlu has talked about Turkey's states of freedom of expression and violations of rights in this field.

24 December 2020 Dilek Şen

‘Journalist should not question! We arrest! We close down!’

BİA MEDIA MONITORING / APRIL-MAY-JUNE 2020

‘Journalist should not question! We arrest! We close down!’

In the second quarter of 2020, at least two journalists were arrested, two journalists were physically assaulted and seven journalists were threatened. The RTÜK fined the TVs 5 million 906 thousand 326 lira and radios 25 thousand 35 lira in total.

30 July 2020 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı,İdil Aydınoğlu

May 3 World Press Freedom Day: Critical Press Under Threat in Turkey

BİA MEDIA MONITORING / JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020

May 3 World Press Freedom Day: Critical Press Under Threat in Turkey

In January-February-March 2020, at least 33 journalists and media representatives were detained. During the coronavirus outbreak, 12 local journalists were detained for “spreading panic and fear” and three journalists had to depose.

2 May 2020 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı,İdil Aydınoğlu

Three-Month Agenda of the Media: Trials, Prisons and Government-Backed Threats

BİA MEDIA MONITORING JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2019

Three-Month Agenda of the Media: Trials, Prisons and Government-Backed Threats

212 journalists were put on trial, 13 journalists were detained. Access to at least 577 online news articles was blocked. Radio and TV Supreme Council (RTÜK) imposed 9 penalty fines, 5 broadcast suspensions. 31 journalists lost their jobs in 3 months.

24 October 2019 Erol Önderoğlu

Erol Önderoğlu: People Had Better be Reminded of Crimes Against Journalists

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE NOW ONLINE IN TURKISH

Erol Önderoğlu: People Had Better be Reminded of Crimes Against Journalists

The Media Monitoring Database, which comprises Media Monitoring Reports prepared by Erol Önderoğlu and published online by bianet once every three months since 2001, has been opened with a launch event at BİA School on July 3.

5 July 2019 Elif Ünal

Media Monitoring Database to Launch on July 3

Media Monitoring Database to Launch on July 3

The Media Monitoring Reports in which we document rights violations against media employees and organizations are now in a database. You are invited to the launch event at BİA Workshop.

1,130 News Articles Perpetuate Prejudice Towards LGBTI+ Individuals in 2018

KAOS GL MEDIA MONITORING REPORT

1,130 News Articles Perpetuate Prejudice Towards LGBTI+ Individuals in 2018

According to the 2018 Media Monitoring Report released by the Kaos GL Association, all of the news reports and articles published on Yeni Akit newspaper about the LGBTI+ individuals have violated their fundamental rights.

4 February 2019

Erdoğan’s Statement ‘Press is More Liberal’ Not Confirmed by bianet Reports

Erdoğan’s Statement ‘Press is More Liberal’ Not Confirmed by bianet Reports

Releasing a statement on the occasion of January 10 Working Journalists’ Day, President Erdoğan has claimed, “Press has become more democratic and liberal in 16 years.” The reports of bianet on freedom of expression have been refuting these claims.

9 January 2019 Haluk Kalafat

Balance of 3 Months: “How Many Interventions to the Media With Recordings?”

BIA JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2014 MEDIA MONITORING

Balance of 3 Months: “How Many Interventions to the Media With Recordings?”

In the period of January-February-March 2014, Turkey’s agenda was mainly set to the leaked voice recordings of PM Erdoğan and his contacts as well as the alleged interventions on Channel 24, Habertürk, NTV, Milliyet and TRT.

6 May 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Anti Terror Law on the Job - Journalists in the Streets

BIA MEDIA MONITORING

Anti Terror Law on the Job - Journalists in the Streets

In July, August and September 2011, 66 journalists were in jail, 11 of whom because of their writings and utterances. 13 people are facing imprisonment of 334.5 years in total. Most of the trials are based on Articles 7/2 of the Anti Terror Law and 314 and 220 of the Criminal Law.

2 December 2011 Emel Gülcan

BİA Media Monitoring Report 2011 First Quarter - Full Text

BİA Media Monitoring Report 2011 First Quarter - Full Text

By 31 March, 5 journalists were in prison for their writings, another 42 press members in the context of operations like "Ergenekon" and other major trials and investigations. Within 3 months, 13 people were sentenced to monetary fines and almost 22 years in jail on the grounds of their opinions on the Kurdish question.

10 June 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

World Press Freedom Day Welcomed by 103 "Defendants of Opinion"

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT

World Press Freedom Day Welcomed by 103 "Defendants of Opinion"

By 31 March, 5 journalists were in prison for their writings, another 42 press members in the context of operations like "Ergenekon" and other major trials and investigations. Within 3 months, 13 people were sentenced to monetary fines and almost 22 years in jail on the grounds of their opinions on the Kurdish question.

2 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Second Quarterly Media Monitoring Report 2010 - Full Text

Second Quarterly Media Monitoring Report 2010 - Full Text

In the second quarter of 2010, the number of thought crimes has doubled compared to the same period last year. The number of suspects under the Anti-Terrorism Law has increased by factor 5. As the struggle intensifies, freedom of expression weakens.

22 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Talking About "Issues" Prohibited: 249 Suspects in Three Months!

BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT

Talking About "Issues" Prohibited: 249 Suspects in Three Months!

In the second quarter of 2010, the number of criminals of thought have doubled compared to the same period last year. Anti-terrorism law suspects have increased fivefold. As the war intensifies, freedom of expression weakens.

5 August 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

First Quarterly Media Monitoring Report 2010 - Full Text

According to the 2010 January-February-March Media Monitoring Report, published by the BİA Media Monitoring Desk, a total of 216 people were on trial in the context of freedom of thought and expression during the first three months of the year, among them 69 journalists.

216 Defendants "Celebrated" World Press Freedom Day Behind Bars

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT

216 Defendants "Celebrated" World Press Freedom Day Behind Bars

According to the BİA Media Monitoring report, 216 journalists, writers, publishers, caricaturists, politicians and citizens were tried for their thoughts; journalists Kurşun and Güler are in prison. 5 journalists were attacked, fines imposed by the ECHR increased by 100 percent...

9 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

BIA Media Monitoring Report 2009 - Full Text

Publication bans based on the Anti-Terror Act were imposed to at least 9 newspapers in 2009. 23 people were tried under the same law, 101 people were convicted of “attacks on personal rights”. Journalist Cihan Hayırsevener was killed due to the state’s indifference to violence.

Journalists Do Not Believe in Press Freedom

Journalists Do Not Believe in Press Freedom

Journalists do not draw a picture of a “contemporary” country, when it comes to the freedom of the press and the way the journalists are treated in Turkey.

3 May 2008 Emine Özcan

In Last Three Months, 186 People Are Tried For Their Thoughts

BİA Media Monitoring Report showed that in the first quarter of 2008, 186 people, 71 of whom are journalist, were tried for 92 cases and 12 new cases were opened for violating Article 301. The publication bans threaten the right to receive information.

3 May 2008 Erol Önderoğlu