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In solidarity with their arrested colleagues, journalists traveled to Diyarbakır

In solidarity with their arrested colleagues, journalists traveled to Diyarbakır

A group of journalists from İstanbul and Ankara traveled to Diyarbakır in solidarity for the 16 journalists who were arrested last week. Journalists said, "We are here to say Kurdish journalists are not alone."

Statement from CPJ for arrested journalists

Statement from CPJ for arrested journalists

“Turkish authorities should immediately release the journalists who were arrested in Diyarbakır for no apparent reason,” Gulnoza Said, CPJ’s Europe and Central Asia program coordinator has said.

Journalism questioned: 'What do you mean by the Kurdish question?'

Journalism questioned: 'What do you mean by the Kurdish question?'

"There is no crime interrogation regarding the actions of 16 journalists, it is journalism being interrogated," the attorney of the arrested journalists Resul Demir has said.

16 June 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Journalism despite knowing that one day you will be arrested

Journalism despite knowing that one day you will be arrested

Hakkı Boltan has said,“Journalism is a must in this region. People are aware that there is no life without journalism. They know that freedom and rights are directly connected to press. The government does not understand that.”

15 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

Detained journalists: Fabrication of evidence might be taking place

Detained journalists: Fabrication of evidence might be taking place

Journalists who have been kept in custody in Diyarbakır for 7 days have drawn attention to the possibility of fabrication of evidence. "We did not commit any crime other than journalism."

Anatomy of ‘journalist prosecutions’ in Turkey

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

Anatomy of ‘journalist prosecutions’ in Turkey

According to the Press in Arrest’s recent report on journalist prosecutions in Turkey, the country “consistently fails to meet its obligations under international law”.

Press in Arrest: 41 journalists behind bars in Turkey

MARCH 2021 REPORT

Press in Arrest: 41 journalists behind bars in Turkey

The Press in Arrest initiative has released its March 2021 Press Freedom Report: “In March, journalists in Turkey once again spent much of their time at courthouses. During the month, at least 79 journalists appeared before a judge.”

Press in Arrest: Two journalists appeared before a judge in Turkey every day

JANUARY 2021 REPORT

Press in Arrest: Two journalists appeared before a judge in Turkey every day

Press in Arrest initiative has released its January 2021 Press Freedom Report: “In Turkey, the developments concerning press freedom and journalists’ trials in January 2021 constituted a sort of ‘handbook for prosecuting journalists’.”

5 February 2021

Press freedom in Turkey: At least 40 journalists prosecuted in November

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

Press freedom in Turkey: At least 40 journalists prosecuted in November

According to the Press in Arrest report, in the trials concerning these 40 journalists, the prosecutor’s offices demanded 2 aggravated life sentences and a total of 201 years, 4 months to 497 years 2 months in prison.

10 December 2020

Press freedom in Turkey: 3 journalists appeared before judge per day in October

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

Press freedom in Turkey: 3 journalists appeared before judge per day in October

From the Press in Arrest Report: “The judiciary continued to be weaponized against journalists in Turkey, as confirmed by the fact that every day in October, an average of 3 journalists had to defend their profession and people’s right to receive news at court.”

11 November 2020

‘While justice was "on vacation”, violence took center stage’

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

‘While justice was "on vacation”, violence took center stage’

From the report of Press in Arrest: “Trials were suspended in August due to the judiciary recess; however, attempts to bring journalists into line continued under violent forms. At least 15 journalists were subjected to psychological and physical violence.”

7 September 2020

‘8 journalists were sentenced to prison in the first 7 months of 2020’

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

‘8 journalists were sentenced to prison in the first 7 months of 2020’

According to the “7-Month Press Freedom Report” prepared by the Press in Arrest, there are at least 65 journalists behind bars in Turkey as convicts or arrestees. At least 251 journalists also stand trial in or outside prison, or in absentia.

3 journalists arrested, 10 journalists released in Turkey in June

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

3 journalists arrested, 10 journalists released in Turkey in June

According to June 2020 Press Freedom Report of the Press in Arrest, at least 61 journalists have been summoned to depose, taken into custody or faced a criminal complaint since March 17. Lawsuits have been brought against 18 journalists.

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

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.

Based on Which Legal Provisions Do Journalists Face Trials in Turkey?

Based on Which Legal Provisions Do Journalists Face Trials in Turkey?

According to a report prepared by the Press in Arrest initiative, journalists in Turkey have been mostly charged with and put on trial for violating the Article 5 of the Anti-Terror Law (TMK) and the Article 53 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

Press In Arrest: 23 Journalists Faced up to 408 Years in Prison in April

Press In Arrest: 23 Journalists Faced up to 408 Years in Prison in April

From the report of Press in Arrest: “In April, numerous news stories were associated with ‘terrorism’. Reporters were obliged to testify and defend against charges of 'terrorism'. Journalists were kept in prison without indictment, thus being sentenced in advance.”