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Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

A joint mission comprising the OSCE and PACE has released its findings based on observations made during the presidential runoff vote in Turkey.

OSCE urges Türkiye to review 'disinformation bill'

OSCE urges Türkiye to review 'disinformation bill'

Any legislation potentially limiting free speech should strongly respect the principles of necessity and proportionality, and should not unduly hinder the fundamental right to freedom of expression, media freedom of the OSCE has warned.

11 October 2022

OSCE requests information from Turkey about 24 journalists

OSCE requests information from Turkey about 24 journalists

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has requested information from Turkey’s Justice Ministry about the situation of 24 journalists, including Melis Alphan, Kazım Kızıl, Elif Akgül, Hrant Dink, Levent Gültekin and Müyesser Yıldız.

ACCESS BLOCK DENOUNCED

OSCE: We Call the Turkish Authorities to Review the Decision

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Representative on Media Harlem Désir has denounced the access block on 136 websites and social media accounts: “It represents a significant restriction on freedom of expression in Turkey.”

Chair of Supreme Election Council Did Not Meet OSCE Delegation

Chair of Supreme Election Council Did Not Meet OSCE Delegation

Chair of Supreme Election Council Sadi Güven and its six members have not met the OSCE delegation who has come to Turkey to monitor the Presidential and Parliamentary elections.

OSCE to Send Observers to June 24 Elections

OSCE to Send Observers to June 24 Elections

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has announced that it will send observers to Turkey to monitor the Presidential and Parliamentary elections on June 24.

'It is Great Concern for Me that the Constitutional Court Decision has not been Implemented'

OSCE REPRESENTATIVE ON FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA HARLEM DESIR

'It is Great Concern for Me that the Constitutional Court Decision has not been Implemented'

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Désir has spoken to bianet about Constitutional Court’s decision not being implemented. Désir said that these detentions are only the tip of the iceberg.

23 January 2018 Pınar Tarcan

$OSCE: Turkish Government Doesn’t Cooperate for Investigation into Infraction Allegations$

OSCE: Turkish Government Doesn’t Cooperate for Investigation into Infraction Allegations

OSCE: It is fixed that YSK’s decision to count unsealed ballots valid contravenes Turkish legislations.

Council of Europe Observer: 2.5 Million Votes Might be Manipulated

Council of Europe Observer: 2.5 Million Votes Might be Manipulated

Alev Korun from the Council of Europe Delegation of Observers has said “The YSK has made a decision to count unsealed ballots valid in contravention of the law”.

OSCE: ‘Referendum Took Place On An Unlevel Playing Field’

OSCE: ‘Referendum Took Place On An Unlevel Playing Field’

Announcing its preliminary findings and conclusions as to the referendum, OSCE pointed out that “the referendum took place on an unlevel playing field and the two sides of the campaign did not have equal opportunities” and noted that a “an important safeguard” had been removed as to YSK’s decision to abolish the requirement of sealed envelopes and ballot papers.

Erdoğan Comments on “Trustee” Appointed to Koza Holding

Erdoğan Comments on “Trustee” Appointed to Koza Holding

President Erdoğan over trustee appointed to Koza İpek Media Group: “It is a juridical process. I believe the jurisdiction will do what is necessary.”

29 October 2015

OSCE: Erdoğan Used His Position, Media Was One-Sided

OSCE: Erdoğan Used His Position, Media Was One-Sided

OSCE officials released a statement on the presidential elections, saying that PM Erdoğan used his prime ministry resources and caused legal ambiguity and gaps. “The media did one-sided coverage,” the report also stated.

Crucial Problems: Detained Journalists and Censorship

OSCE MEDIA FREEDOM REPRESENTATIVE

Crucial Problems: Detained Journalists and Censorship

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Mijatovic paid her first official visit to Turkey to talk to government officials about media freedom. Prior to the talks she attended a panel of the Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences on freedom of expression.

15 December 2011 qwerty

OSCE: Journalists Apply Auto-Censorship

MONITORING OF GENERAL ELECTIONS

OSCE: Journalists Apply Auto-Censorship

The OSCE Election Monitoring Delegation stated that the general elections on 12 June were done in a pluralistic and secure environment. The delegation criticized the 10-percent electoral threshold and urged the state to "establish a media distant of political pressure".

Prison Threats Endanger Investigative Journalism in Turkey

OSCE

Prison Threats Endanger Investigative Journalism in Turkey

Mijatovic from the OSCE appreciated Minister Davutoğlu's initiative for legal amendments to avoid trials on freedom of expression at the European Court of Human Rights and offered her assistance. She said that critical reporting is hindered by prion threats in Turkey.

16 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

OSCE and Turkish Institutions Against Internet Censorship

OSCE and Turkish Institutions Against Internet Censorship

Miyatoviç from the OSCE urged Turkey to abide by international legal standards and lift internet access bans. An initiative of 36 Turkish organizations and institutions said the access bans are a breach of the law and called officials who failed to work out legal reforms to resign.

24 June 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

OSCE conference: Get Rid of Penal Code for the Media

OSCE conference: Get Rid of Penal Code for the Media

OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media Haraszti critisized in the recent conference: "The government waits for a 'mature' media before granting full legal implementation of freedom of media". IT lawyer Akdeniz demanded: "The internet law should be amended or abolished".

15 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

OSCE Urges Turkey to Stop Prosecution of Journalist Şener

Hrant Dink murder

OSCE Urges Turkey to Stop Prosecution of Journalist Şener

Haraszti, media freedom representative of the OSCE, has urged Turkey to drop the case against journalist Şener and to reform laws restricting freedom of expression.