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HDP MP Sarısaç sentenced to 1 year, 6 months in prison

HDP MP Sarısaç sentenced to 1 year, 6 months in prison

Peoples’ Democratic Party Van MP Murat Sarısaç has been sentenced to prison for “terrorism propaganda”. The announcement of the verdict has been deferred.

With her acquittal overturned, journalist Selda Manduz sentenced to prison

With her acquittal overturned, journalist Selda Manduz sentenced to prison

Put on trial again for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” with the news and pictures that she posted on social media, journalist Selda Manduz has been sentenced to 1 year, 6 months in prison by the Kars 2nd High Criminal Court.

8 February 2022

What is possible for a media free of hate and disinformation?

REGULATIONS, EXPERIENCES IN EU & TURKEY

What is possible for a media free of hate and disinformation?

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet met rights organizations and journalists to share the outputs of its works as part of the Resilience project, which has set out to help “a media free of hate and disinformation” come true.

7 February 2022

‘Resilience in Journalism’ article series begins

‘Resilience in Journalism’ article series begins

An article series will be published on cases of hate speech and disinformation in the media as part of the international Resilience Project, of which IPS Communication Foundation/ bianet from Turkey is also a partner.

Former Nusaybin Mayor Ayşe Gökkan sentenced to 30 years in prison

Former Nusaybin Mayor Ayşe Gökkan sentenced to 30 years in prison

Free Women’s Movement (TJA) Spokesperson Gökkan has been given a 30-year prison sentence on charge of “organization membership” twice. Gökkan and her lawyers did not make defense, citing the attitude of the court as the reason.

21 October 2021

From constructive journalism to peace journalism

EDITORS FOR TRUST FORUM

From constructive journalism to peace journalism

I still believe that as a person working for a rights-based media outlet, I can share our own experience of peace journalism at bianet as an example of how constructive journalism can be practiced in a context with a mounting pressure on rights and freedoms.

18 October 2021 Selay Dalaklı

Editors’ potential power: Restoring trust in the media

EDITORS FOR TRUST FORUM

Editors’ potential power: Restoring trust in the media

With the participation of over 30 editors from the Western Balkans and Turkey, the Editors’ Forum in Montenegro aimed to stress the potential power of editors in restoring trust in the media in the face of hate narratives, disinformation, propaganda.

18 October 2021 Selay Dalaklı

Dismissed and arrested, Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Mızraklı acquitted of ‘terror propaganda’

Dismissed and arrested, Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Mızraklı acquitted of ‘terror propaganda’

Replaced with a state-appointed trustee by the Interior Ministry and arrested as part of another trial, HDP’s Diyarbakır Metropolitan Co-Mayor Adnan Selçuk Mızraklı has been acquitted of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

30 September 2021

France to Turkey’s state-run news agency: A propaganda body spreading fake news

France to Turkey’s state-run news agency: A propaganda body spreading fake news

In a series of social media messages, France's Interministerial Committee for the Prevention of Crime and Radicalization has accused Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) of being a propaganda body and spreading fake news about France.

Journalist Sabiha Temizkan handed prison sentence over 2014 tweet

Journalist Sabiha Temizkan handed prison sentence over 2014 tweet

Temizkan has been convicted of "terrorist propaganda" for saying "Makhmur camp has been captured by ISIS..." on Twitter.

22 October 2020

Who is behind hate media in Turkey?

RESILIENCE PROJECT

Who is behind hate media in Turkey?

“Hate and Propaganda Media in Turkey: Affiliations, Models and Patterns” report has been released as part of the international Resilience Project, which is implemented in partnership with a series of media organizations, including bianet from Turkey.

29 September 2020 Sinem Aydınlı

Social Media Likes Cannot be Considered Propaganda, Says Court

The court has announced its ruling on Aslan, who was charged with “terror propaganda” for liking social media posts that caused others to stand trial. Aslan has been acquitted “because social media likes alone cannot be considered propaganda”.

27 December 2019

5 Arrests in 3 Cities for ‘Propaganda’ on Social Media

5 Arrests in 3 Cities for ‘Propaganda’ on Social Media

Two of five people detained in Elazığ, and three people in Afyon and Antep have been arrested on charge of “propagandizing for an illegal organization” on social media.

Social Media Operation in Istanbul, Tekirdağ

Social Media Operation in Istanbul, Tekirdağ

11 people have been taken into custody in Istanbul for “engaging in PKK propaganda” through their social media posts, and one person in Tekirdağ for “engaging in DHKP/C propaganda”.

13 February 2018

Director of ‘Awakening’ Marking July 15 Coup Attempt Detained

Director of ‘Awakening’ Marking July 15 Coup Attempt Detained

Ali Avcı, a producer of one of AKP’s propaganda films, “Chief” and the director of “Awakening” has been taken into custody.

University Students Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail

University Students Sentenced to 13 Years in Jail

University students in Malatya were sentenced to imprisonment of between eight and 13 years on charges of "membership in an illegal organization" and "propaganda". The judge commented, "We are not satisfied with the punishment".

2 February 2012

6-Year Prison Sentence because of a Letter

6-Year Prison Sentence because of a Letter

Two people were sentenced to jail on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" due to letters sent by imprisoned friends found at their homes. A further six people were convicted of allegations of "membership in an illegal organization" in the same context.

25 January 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter

Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter

Hatice Harman is on trial because she held up a photograph of her daughter who died as the result of a hunger strike. "She is my daughter. If I don't carry her picture in my hand, I will carry it in my heart", Harman said.

22 November 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Mayor Baydemir Facing 28 Years in Jail

Mayor Baydemir Facing 28 Years in Jail

Diyarbakır Mayor Baydemir is facing imprisonment of up to 28 years on charges of "propaganda for a terrorist organization" in a new trial opened against him. The charges are based on evidence such as having attended a funeral.

10 November 2011

Partial Acquittals in Hopa Trial

Partial Acquittals in Hopa Trial

Seven people on trial in relation to the incidents in Hopa in June this year were now acquitted of charges of "making propaganda for a terrorist organization". The remaining allegations put up against them will be handled by a different court.

27 September 2011 Ayça Söylemez

23-Year Prison Threat for Kurdish Politician

23-Year Prison Threat for Kurdish Politician

Peace and Democracy Party member Altan Tan is facing 23.5 years in prison on the grounds of attending a couple of meetings before the general elections held last June. He is charged with "propaganda" and "committing a crime on behalf of an organization".

Sentenced for Propaganda - Organization Inactive since 1994

Sentenced for Propaganda - Organization Inactive since 1994

A Special Authority Court in Ankara convicted a student on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" on the grounds of a certain slogan. The student rejected the charges. The organization referred to by court has been inactive for 17 years.

Convicted for "Passing on Greetings"

Convicted for "Passing on Greetings"

Mehmet Bayraktar, lawyer of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan, was sentenced to one year behind bars on the grounds of delivering Öcalan's greetings at a meeting. The decision was brought to the Court of Appeals.

"Right to Health Must not be Tried!"

PHYSICIANS ON TRIAL

"Right to Health Must not be Tried!"

Physicians Prof. Küçükosmanoğlu and Dr Eşki are sued for their speeches made at the Democratic Solution Tents in Adana this April. They are facing charges of "propaganda for a terrorist organization". Their colleagues initiated a signature campaign to support the doctors.

10-Month Prison Sentence for Kurdish Politician Ayna

10-Month Prison Sentence for Kurdish Politician Ayna

Independent MP Emine Ayna was sentenced to imprisonment of ten months on the grounds of a speech she delivered at the Newroz celebrations in Siirt in 2007. She was charged with "propaganda" together with a further 25 defendants.

Ağrı KCK Trial: Prison Sentences of almost 92 Years

Ağrı KCK Trial: Prison Sentences of almost 92 Years

Eleven people who stood trial in the scope of the KCK case in Ağrı were sentenced to imprisonment of 91 years and eleven months in total. The court did not hear their defence speeches because the defendants requested to speak Kurdish at the hearing.

Detained Journalist Kılınç Sentenced to Six Years in Jail

Detained Journalist Kılınç Sentenced to Six Years in Jail

The Diyarbakır 5th High Criminal Court handed down a prison sentence of six years and nine months to journalist Ozan Kılıç, former concessionaire of the Azadiya Welat newspaper. Kılınç was charged with "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization".

Journalist Özer Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Jail

Journalist Özer Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Jail

The Istanbul 9th High Criminal Court handed down a 1.5-year prison sentence to journalist Aziz Özer. He was convicted of "making propaganda for an illegal organization" based on an article and a caricature.

Aysel Tuğluk Still Facing Dozens of Years in Prison

Aysel Tuğluk Still Facing Dozens of Years in Prison

Trials against Kurdish politicians Aysel Tuğluk and Ahmet Türk, Co-Chairs of the Democratic Society Congress, are still pending in Ankara and Diyarbakır. Tuğluk is facing 70 years behind bars in the Diyarbakır trial and another five years from the Ankara procedures.

25 March 2011 Emir Çelik

Elections on 12 June Come in New Apparel

2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS

Elections on 12 June Come in New Apparel

An electorate of 50 million people will be able to vote in the general elections on 12 June 2011. 27 Political Parties take part. For the first time, propaganda can be made in Kurdish. The application fee for independent candidates was increased by factor 17.

20 Former DTP Members Convicted of 'Propaganda'

20 Former DTP Members Convicted of 'Propaganda'

20 people were sentenced to imprisonment of ten months each on charges of "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization". They were convicted on the base of a sit-down protest action organized by the banned Democratic Society Party in Diyarbakır 2008.

17 March 2011 Emir Çelik

Trial on Seven Speeches of Kurdish Politician Postponed

Trial on Seven Speeches of Kurdish Politician Postponed

Ahmet Türk, former Co-Chair of the banned Democratic Society Party, is facing imprisonment of up to 45 years in a trial regarding seven different speeches. The case was postponed to 16 June for the preparation of the final speech of the prosecution.

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