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ECtHR: Prison sentence over Facebook photos violates freedom of expression

ECtHR: Prison sentence over Facebook photos violates freedom of expression

The European Court of Human Rights has pronounced its judgement on an imam from Diyarbakır who was convicted of “propagandizing for the PKK” over the pictures that he had shared on Facebook. The imam will be paid damages.

2 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘Social media’ complaints increase by half during the pandemic

‘Social media’ complaints increase by half during the pandemic

Speaking about the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor has said, “We have witnessed an increase in the number of crimes committed on social media applications such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.”

1 September 2021

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

The government is reportedly working to introduce prison sentences for spreading fake news on social media and a regulatory body for social media platforms.

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Those who spread fake news on social media will face up to five years in prison, a pro-government daily has reported.

Prosecutors investigate Ekşi Sözlük over discussion about 'why people don't revolt'

Prosecutors investigate Ekşi Sözlük over discussion about 'why people don't revolt'

The investigation has been initiated on the charges of "inciting people to commit a crime" and "inciting people into hatred and animosity."

Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires

Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into some social media messages about the fires raging across Turkey, stating that the related posts “tried to degrade the state and government of the Republic of Turkey.”

‘Come on’: Social media users urge Parliament to have an emergency meeting on fires

‘Come on’: Social media users urge Parliament to have an emergency meeting on fires

Tweeting their messages under the hashtag #Hadi, which means “Come on” and is an abbreviation of the words “We want rights, justice and democracy” in Turkish, several social media users call for urgent action in the face of raging fires.

Criticizing the racist attack in Konya, journalist faces an investigation

Criticizing the racist attack in Konya, journalist faces an investigation

Previously charged with “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” for criticizing the racist attack against Kurds in Sakarya, journalist Özgür Boğatekin is now summoned to give his statement over his social media post about the attack in Konya.

2 August 2021 Hikmet Adal

‘Help Turkey’ campaign makes the state look incapable, says Communications Director

‘Help Turkey’ campaign makes the state look incapable, says Communications Director

Amid criticisms about insufficient firefighting efforts and refusal of offers of help, some social media posts have been shared under the hashtag #helpturkey. Presidency’s Communications Director Altun has slammed the campaign.

Communications head warns against disinformation, 'echo chambers' on social media

Communications head warns against disinformation, 'echo chambers' on social media

Malicious groups that threaten Turkey's stability and unity use social media to spread disinformation, Altun has said.

Ministry of Tourism under fire over video promoting a 'happy' İstanbul

Ministry of Tourism under fire over video promoting a 'happy' İstanbul

The ministry has released a video under the theme "İstanbul is the new cool."

AKP plans to introduce prison sentences for 'disinformation' on social media, says MP

AKP plans to introduce prison sentences for 'disinformation' on social media, says MP

Citing Germany's laws, AKP deputy Özkaya said Turkey should also impose prison sentences for disinformation and misinformation on social media.

Survey: 56 percent of people in Turkey get news from social media

Survey: 56 percent of people in Turkey get news from social media

Recently, the most followed topics in the news have been the coronavirus pandemic, Canal İstanbul, mob boss Sedat Peker's revelations and the marine mucilage problem in the Sea of Marmara.

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: Investigation for asking ‘missing’ Central Bank reserves

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: Investigation for asking ‘missing’ Central Bank reserves

An investigation has been launched against a citizen for asking on social media, “Where is 128 billion dollars?” The social media user is now being investigated for “insulting the President” as per the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

ECtHR convicts Turkey twice for violating citizens’ freedom of expression

ECtHR convicts Turkey twice for violating citizens’ freedom of expression

The ECtHR has concluded that the judicial fine imposed on a university student for “insulting Erdoğan” and the dismissal of a worker from her job due to her social media likes violated the applicants’ rights.

Writer Nurcan Kaya faces up to 5 years in prison over a tweet

Writer Nurcan Kaya faces up to 5 years in prison over a tweet

Human rights defender and writer Nurcan Kaya is facing up to 5 years in prison over her tweet from 2014, where she said, “Not only Kurds but all people residing in Kobane are in resistance. Democrat Arabs are also resisting…”

Court of appeals overturns journalist’s prison term over a tweet from 6 years ago

Court of appeals overturns journalist’s prison term over a tweet from 6 years ago

Sentenced to 1 year, 3 months in prison over her tweet “Makhmur camp has been captured by ISIS…,” Sabiha Temizkan has been acquitted by the court of appeals.

9 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

Communications director demands 15,000 lira from social media user who called him a 'swine'

Communications director demands 15,000 lira from social media user who called him a 'swine'

With all his "good intentions," Fahrettin Altun does not seek further compensation and will be satisfied if his attorney's fee is covered, according to his petition.

3 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Actress facing prison term for ‘insulting’ a soldier charged with sexual assault

GROWING SUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Actress facing prison term for ‘insulting’ a soldier charged with sexual assault

A lawsuit has been filed against actress Ezgi Mola because she “insulted” specialist sergeant Musa O., who is facing charges for sexually assaulting İpek Er and driving her to suicide. The trial is met with a growing support for Mola, especially on social media.

Social media user fined 5,300 lira for calling MHP's Bahçeli a 'dotard'

Social media user fined 5,300 lira for calling MHP's Bahçeli a 'dotard'

The defendant has been fined for insulting a public official because of his duty. The court has deferred the pronouncement of the verdict.

2 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

One-year digital tracking, 10 organizations, 118-page testimony

DETAINED AFTER STREET INTERVIEW

One-year digital tracking, 10 organizations, 118-page testimony

Briefly detained after saying in a street interview, “We live in the country of those who deprive people of their rightful share”, Sümeyya Avcı, a teacher discharged by a Statutory Decree, says that she was taken into custody due to her social media posts.

26 May 2021 Buse Özsümer

Social media user faces a lawsuit, warrant for calling MHP Chair Bahçeli ‘senile’

Social media user faces a lawsuit, warrant for calling MHP Chair Bahçeli ‘senile’

A social media user who commented on a news story about MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli will stand trial on charge of “attacking honor, dignity or prestige” and will face up to 2 years, 4 months in prison on the offense charged.

24 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Taylan Kulaçoğlu arrested again

Taylan Kulaçoğlu arrested again

Taylan Kulaçoğlu, who was arrested for some time over the “Movement of the Nameless” platform on social media, has been arrested again.

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu to pay damages to President

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu to pay damages to President

The court has concluded that main opposition CHP İstanbul Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu insulted President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan with her social media messages. Kaftancıoğlu will pay 56 thousand lira in non-pecuniary damages.

Campaign by Let Women Live: I feel scared

Campaign by Let Women Live: I feel scared

“Let Women Live” team has launched a campaign, saying, “The fears, violence and murders faced by women in Turkey are, unfortunately, not covered frequently in the media or on social media.”

Columnist Enver Aysever briefly detained

Columnist Enver Aysever briefly detained

Enver Aysever was detained after giving his statement as part of an investigation launched into a comic that he shared on Twitter. He has been released afterwards.

Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Hakan Aygün has been sentenced to 7 months, 15 days in prison over a tweet containing a wordplay with IBAN and "iman," which means "faith" in Turkish.

Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet

Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet

The chief public prosecutor’s office has given a decision of non-prosecution for journalist Oktay Candemir, who was investigated over a tweet critical of TV series about the Ottoman times.

25 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Detained over his post about AKP’s Zengin, lawyer arrested for ‘insulting President’

Detained over his post about AKP’s Zengin, lawyer arrested for ‘insulting President’

Taken into custody over his social media message about AKP Group Deputy Chair Özlem Zengin, lawyer Mert Yaşar has been arrested on charge of “insulting the President.”

24 February 2021

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

DEATH OF 13 SOLDIERS, POLICE OFFICERS

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

While the prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the social media posts about the 13 soldiers and police officers who died during a military operation in northern Iraq, the HDP has released a statement about the losses of life.

15 February 2021

Columnist Ayşen Şahin released from detention

Columnist Ayşen Şahin released from detention

Briefly detained over her social media posts, Ayşen Şahin, a columnist for daily Evrensel, was charged with “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” as per the Article 216 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

9 February 2021

‘Social media’ operation against Boğaziçi University students

‘Social media’ operation against Boğaziçi University students

A group of students who shared information about the Boğaziçi University protests against the appointed rector and said, “Release our friends” on Twitter and Clubhouse app were taken into custody in morning hours today.

3 February 2021

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