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Journalist Arrested For Submitting Files on Sledgehammer Case

Journalist Arrested For Submitting Files on Sledgehammer Case

Journalist Mehmet Baransu has been arrested within an investigation around the allegations that Turkey’s Sledgehammer case defendants have been set up to be arrested.

Letter Reveals Assassination Plot Against Columnists

Letter Reveals Assassination Plot Against Columnists

An unstamped letter delivered at the premisses of T24 news website revealed an assassination plot against prominent columnists Aydın Engin and Murat Belge.

30 September 2014

Media Prosecutor Decides Not to Prosecute “Spy Crisis” Article

Media Prosecutor Decides Not to Prosecute “Spy Crisis” Article

Istanbul Anatolian Media Prosecutor’s Office decided not to follow through “spy crisis” article charges for Taraf newspaper.

11 December 2013

Taraf Newspaper to Take Defamation Verdict to ECHR

Taraf Newspaper to Take Defamation Verdict to ECHR

An Ankara court found Taraf newspaper columnist Ahmet Altan guilty for insulting PM Erdogan, ordering Altan to pay roughly 8,000 euros for non-pecuniary damages, a verdict that Taraf newspaper announced to take to ECHR.

26 December 2012

Defence of Taraf Newspaper Staff in 38 Trials

Defence of Taraf Newspaper Staff in 38 Trials

Taraf newspaper journalists Altan, Çongar, Düzel, Kılıçgedik and Esayan and former employee Çiçek were among the numerous Taraf employees who gave their statements regarding 38 cases tried at the Kadıköy 2nd Court of First Instance on 28 January.

1 February 2011 Emir Çelik

PM Erdoğan Brings Writer Altan to Trial

PM Erdoğan Brings Writer Altan to Trial

After PM Erdoğan launched court cases against author Ataol Behramoğlu, journalist Oktay Ekşi and members of the Beyoğlu Troupe of Actors, he now also pressed a heavy compensation claim against journalist Ahmet Altan from Taraf newspaper.

19 January 2011 Emir Çelik

"Taraf" Newspaper Writers under Protest

EGG ATTACKS

"Taraf" Newspaper Writers under Protest

Taraf newspaper writer Margulies was attacked with eggs and paint bags in a panel discussion in Çanakkale. A panel discussion with journalists Baransu and Uslu had to be interrupted and cancelled because of a quarrel in the audience.

14 December 2010 Emir Çelik

37 Trials against Taraf Newspaper in One Day

37 Trials against Taraf Newspaper in One Day

Taraf newspaper writer Neşe Düzel is litigated over an interview with M.Ş. Gençdal, spokesman of a group of the Quandil group that entered Turkey last year upon the call of imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan. Düzel is facing prison terms.

13 December 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Legal Procedures against Taraf Journalists Kütahyalı and Miroğlu

Legal Procedures against Taraf Journalists Kütahyalı and Miroğlu

Two Taraf newspaper writers are in the eye of the judiciary once again. The Ministry of Justice issued permission for an investigation about journalist Kütahyalı. Kurdish politician and journalist Miroğlu is tried for expressing his thoughts on the Kurdish question.

23 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalists Düzel and Adnan Prosecuted over PKK Interview

Journalists Düzel and Adnan Prosecuted over PKK Interview

Taraf newspaper journalists Düzel and Demir are facing imprisonment of 7.5 years for an interview with executives of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party. Düzel rejected the charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" and claimed to have made "political propaganda".

12 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Başbuğ Breached the Law Again and Meddled with Politics"

"Başbuğ Breached the Law Again and Meddled with Politics"

Taraf newspaper criticized the allegations voiced by Gen. Başbuğ that the police leaked documents of the Ergenekon Investigation to the newspaper. The daily accused him of racism and disrespectfulness. BDP member Demirtaş called for the suspension of the Chief of General Staff.

8 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Taraf and Günlük Journalists Facing Jail

Taraf and Günlük Journalists Facing Jail

The court prosecutors demand prison sentences for journalist Mehmet Baransu on the grounds of his news about the "Aktütün" raid and for Koçali and Pekgöz from Günlük newspaper for their interview made in the headquarters of the PKK on Qandil Mountain.

8 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Chief of General Staff Threatens "One Part of the Press"

Chief of General Staff Threatens "One Part of the Press"

Chief of General Staff Gen. Başbuğ said that 'even the press during the armistice was not as treacherous' as a certain part of today's press in Turkey. Tarf newspaper responded, "The real traitor is the one who leaves children to die".

4 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Human Rights Activits Tried for Criticising Forensic Medicine Institute

Human Rights Activits Tried for Criticising Forensic Medicine Institute

Board Chair of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation Prof. Dr Ş. K. Fincancı faces prison sentence for her statements about N. Bilgen, chair of the Institute for Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialization Chamber. Fincancı had criticised Bilgen and the Institute in an interview.

19 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Threatened by 'Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca'

Journalist Threatened by 'Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca'

Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü, also known as 'Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca, had Taraf newspaper journalist Fırat Alkaç threatened after he had invited him for an interview. Reason for the threat was the journalist's article about the Ismailağa Congregation.

4 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Another Coup Plan Revealed

Another Coup Plan Revealed

According to Taraf newspaper, a plan to bring the country into disorder was worked out in 2003. Bombings of mosques during the Friday prayer, crashing a Turkish jet plane and warplanes flying over the parliament should lead to martial law and a coup.

21 January 2010 Tolga Korkut

Newspaper Journalist Seeks Justice for Telephone Tapping

TELEPHONE TAPPING

Newspaper Journalist Seeks Justice for Telephone Tapping

Taraf newspaper journalist Mehmet Baransu announced that his phone was wiretapped by the Gendarmerie Intelligence for more than a year. The official tapping decision was reached under a false name, pretending to eavesdrop on a member of the PKK. Baransu will go to court.

8 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

One More Trial for Taraf Newspaper upon "Aktütün" News

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

One More Trial for Taraf Newspaper upon "Aktütün" News

The prosecution is demanding prison sentence of 10 years for "Taraf" journalist Mehmet Baransu. He is accused of publishing records about the PKK raid on the Aktütün Police Station. The case begins on 18 November. Baransu: "If the General Staff spreads the news is not a crime - is it a crime if it is me who spreads it?"

1 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Prosecutor Calls For Acquittal of Taraf Newspaper Director

ATTACK ON AKTÜTÜN POLICE STATION

Prosecutor Calls For Acquittal of Taraf Newspaper Director

The court prosecutor called for the acquittal of Adnan Demir, director of Taraf newspaper. He is accused of violating a publishing ban because of reporting about an attack on the Aktütün Police Station. The case will be continued on 20 October.

16 September 2009 Erol Önderoğlu