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Prosecutor Asked For Damages From Journalist

Prosecutor Asked For Damages From Journalist

After launching a public prosecution for insult charges, prosecutor Zekeriya Öz also filed for non-pecuniary damages from columnist Nedim Şener who wrote an article entitled “Prosecutors who doesn’t know to shame”.

20 November 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

ECHR: Şık and Şener’s Rights Were Violated

ECHR: Şık and Şener’s Rights Were Violated

The European Court of Human Rights held that Turkey violated the right to “liberty and security” as well as “freedom of expression” in OdaTV case where prominent journalist Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener were jailed for 375 days.

8 July 2014 Ayça Söylemez

Journalists Şık and Şener Released

ODA TV TRIAL

Journalists Şık and Şener Released

Four defendants of the Oda TV case were released pending trial: Journalists Nedim Şener and Ahmet Şık and Odat TV writers Çoşkun Musluk and Sail Çakır. Şık and Şener presented their defence at the 12 March hearing.

13 March 2012 Ekin Karaca,Çiçek Tahaoğlu

"You Cannot Silence Us by Putting Journalists behind Bars"

ŞIK AND ŞENER IN PRISON FOR ONE YEAR

"You Cannot Silence Us by Putting Journalists behind Bars"

On 3 March, the ANGA organization and activists for freedom of journalists demonstrated in Istanbul to mark the first anniversary of the arrest of journalists Şık and Şener. Their message: "You cannot silence us by imprisoning journalists and laying them off".

5 March 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Şener: Dink Decision Confirmed my Arguments

ODA TV TRIAL

Şener: Dink Decision Confirmed my Arguments

"I worked on anti-terror duties for 20 years and I have never seen a document as plain as this one", said former Chief of Police Avcı at the Oda TV trial hearing. Journalist Şener stated, "The Dink decision confirmed what I wrote".

24 January 2012 Nilay Vardar

Nedim Şener Acquitted of Charges on "Interesting Scheme"

Nedim Şener Acquitted of Charges on "Interesting Scheme"

Journalist Nedim Şener was acquitted in a trial related to the Ergenekon investigation. Charges of breaching the confidentiality of the Ergenekon investigation had been pressed against the detained journalist.

8 December 2011

IPI Launched Campaign for Journalist Şener

IPI Launched Campaign for Journalist Şener

IPI launched a signature and letter campaign for detained journalist Nedim Şener in order to draw attention to journalists in Turkish prisons. Şener was included to the IPI "List of World Press Freedom Heroes" in 2010.

22 November 2011

Şener Acquitted in 2 Cases - Şık in Court as Plaintiff

Şener Acquitted in 2 Cases - Şık in Court as Plaintiff

Journalist Nedim Şener was now acquitted in two trials of charges of insult and violation of confidentiality based on a news item published in 2010. Ahmet Şık, detained together with Şener since March, appeared at court as a complainant in a different trial.

2 November 2011

Journalists Şık and Şener Detained for 200 Days

"JUSTICE 200"

Journalists Şık and Şener Detained for 200 Days

The 200th day of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener in prison was marked by a demonstration of the group "Fellow Journalists of Ahmet and Nedim". They stated that the indictment proved the fact that Şık and Şener were jailed because of their journalistic activities.

19 September 2011 Ekin Karaca

Indictment Based on "Statements"

ODA TV TRIAL

Indictment Based on "Statements"

The indictment about journalists Şık and Şener and a further 12 people related to the OdaTV trial has been accepted by court. The document refers to evidence like "contradicting statements" or "witness accounts".

12 September 2011 Ekin Karaca,Ayça Söylemez

Indictment for Detained Journalists Şık and Şener

Indictment for Detained Journalists Şık and Şener

An indictment was prepared about journalists Şık and Şener who are detained in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation since March. They are charged with "aiding an armed illegal organization". The Indictment includes a total of 14 defendants.

Green Light for Roth's Visit of Detained Journalists

German green politician Roth criticized restrictions of freedom of expressions in Turkey at a press conference held after she had not been allowed to visit detained journalists Şık and Şener. She finally received permission from the prison for the visit during the meeting.

29 July 2011 Ekin Karaca

Roth not Allowed to Meet Detained Journalists Şık and Şener

GERMAN TOP-RANKING GREEN POLITIAN IN ISTANBUL

Roth not Allowed to Meet Detained Journalists Şık and Şener

Claudia Roth, Co-chair of the German Green Party and member of the EU Greens, was not permitted to visit detained journalists Şık and Şener in prison. Roth argued, "If a friend is treated like this, how are enemies being treated I wonder".

28 July 2011 Ekin Karaca

Journalist Nedim Şener Applies to ECHR

Journalist Nedim Şener Applies to ECHR

Journalist Şener, arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation since 6 March, applied to the European Court of Human Rights because of violations of the "prohibition of torture", the "right to personal freedom" and the "right to freedom of expression".

21 July 2011 Istanbul

Reporting - a Crime? Journalists Şener, Çakkalkurt and Usta at Court

Reporting - a Crime? Journalists Şener, Çakkalkurt and Usta at Court

Journalist Şener and former Milliyet newspaper Editor-in-Chief stand trial on charges of "violation of communication" based on an article about a dubious "black bag". Journalist Usta is tried because of news about the Sledgehammer Investigation.

6 June 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Şener Acquitted - Down to Nine

Journalist Şener Acquitted - Down to Nine

Arrested journalist Şener was acquitted of charges of "violation of confidentiality" and the "attempt to influence a fair trial". Another nine trials are pending against the journalist. He will be due to court again on 2 June.

1 June 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Şener on Trial for Business Man's Wedding Contract

Journalist Şener on Trial for Business Man's Wedding Contract

Arrested journalist Şener was at court in the context of an "alleged violation of private life" of Turkish business man Uzan based on an article about a wedding contract. Şener was supported by colleagues and members of the Freedom for Journalists Platform.

9 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

RSF Secretary General Julliard in Istanbul

RSF Secretary General Julliard in Istanbul

Reporters without Borders Secretary General Juillard holds a press conference in Istanbul on Monday to draw attention to the arrests of journalists in Turkey and violations of press freedom. Journalist Saymaz and TGC Secretary General Güneş will join the conference as well.

Journalist Şener at Court for the First Time after his Arrest

Journalist Şener at Court for the First Time after his Arrest

Journalist Nedim Şener was taken to court for the first time since his arrest on 6 March. The trial was opened on the grounds of a news article written by Şener. He was supported inside and in front of the court house by his family, friends and colleagues.

19 April 2011 Emir Çelik

Appeal against Arrest Dismissed for the Second Time

JOURNALISTS AHMET ŞIK AND NEDİM ŞENER

Appeal against Arrest Dismissed for the Second Time

An Istanbul court on duty rejected the appeal against the arrest of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener for the second time. Another seven journalists, writers and book authors will remain in detention as well.

Support for Detained Journalists Does not Abate

Support for Detained Journalists Does not Abate

The Freedom for Journalists organized a demonstration in Ankara with their demands to "release detained journalists from prison" and "amend laws that restrict press freedom and freedom of expression.

21 March 2011 Burcu Ballıktaş

Appeals against Detention of Journalists Rejected

AHMET ŞIK AND NEDİM ŞENER

Appeals against Detention of Journalists Rejected

The appeals against the detentions of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener were rejected by court. Both were arrested on 6 March in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation. The decision does not mention a concrete reason. Turkey is facing national and international criticism.

18 March 2011 Ekin Karaca

Solidarity with Journalists Şık and Şener

Solidarity with Journalists Şık and Şener

At the "Friends of Ahmet Şık Talk about Ahmet" forum, Turkish journalists and human rights defenders declared not to fall silent until the release of journalist Ahmet Şık. Colleagues and students talked about Şık as a person and about his work as a journalist.

15 March 2011 Elif Gençkal

Thousands of People Demonstrate for "Freedom for Journalists"

Thousands of People Demonstrate for "Freedom for Journalists"

Thousands of people demonstrated against the arrest of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener in Taksim in the centre of Istanbul on Sunday. This was the second protest march for the detained journalists.

Journalist Şener: They Would Have Taken Me in Anyways

Journalist Şener: They Would Have Taken Me in Anyways

"They would have included me in such an operation anyways. This is because they decided to eliminate journalists like us and it seems that there is more to come. The questions I was asked go back as far as the time between 2003 and 2006".

IFEX: Forward your Concerns to Justice Minister Ergin

IFEX: Forward your Concerns to Justice Minister Ergin

International journalism and human rights organizations condemned the arrests of journalists Şener and Şık. The freedom of expression organization IFEX called for the release of the journalists and for sending appeals to Justice Minister Ergin by fax and mail.

8 March 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener Arrested

Journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener Arrested

Journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener were arrested by an Istanbul court on duty on Sunday because of their alleged affiliation to the Ergenekon terrorist organization. Journalists protested the arrests in front of the courthouse and blocked the road with a sit-down strike.

Turkish Journalists Association: "A Dark Year for Press Freedom"

Turkish Journalists Association: "A Dark Year for Press Freedom"

After eleven people, mostly journalists, were taken into custody under the Ergenekon investigation, the Turkish Journalists Association warned that "crimes of thought are on the rise again". The Contemporary Lawyers Association sees a fair trial endangered.

4 March 2011 Erol Önderoğlu,Nilay Vardar

Journalists in Police Custody

ERGENEKON INVESTIGATION

Journalists in Police Custody

Many journalists were taken into police custody in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation after police raids on their homes and offices, among them journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener. The latter one recently claimed that he received according threats.

4 March 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Journalist Şener Reveals Crucial Information on Dink Murder

"RED FRIDAY"

Journalist Şener Reveals Crucial Information on Dink Murder

Two police officials told the court in 2008 that they did not have any information about Dink being threatened before his assassination. The latest book published by journalist Nedim Şener reveals documents that prove those statements wrong.

17 January 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Şener Awarded -Turkish Government Condemned

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

Journalist Şener Awarded -Turkish Government Condemned

The International Press Institute rewarded Turkish journalist Nedim Şener as one of 60 World Press Freedom Heroes in a ceremony in Vienna on 14 September. The IPI Steering Board condemned Turkey for detaining and prosecuting dozens of journalists.

16 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

IPI's "Press Hero" Nedim Şener Acquitted

IPI's "Press Hero" Nedim Şener Acquitted

Journalist Nedim Şener was acquitted in the case on his book "The Dink murder and the intelligence lies". Şener had been facing imprisonment of up to three years. The International Press Institute chose Şener as one of the international "press heroes".

7 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

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