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Interior minister deems police violence towards bianet journalists ‘proportionate’

Interior minister deems police violence towards bianet journalists ‘proportionate’

Despite repeatedly saying that “I am a journalist,” the police forced Tuğçe Yılmaz to the ground, pressing on their throat while physically assaulting them during the Newroz celebrations. Ali Dinç was also subjected to violent treatment.

11 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

Union protests violence against reporter Ahmet Demir on live broadcast

Union protests violence against reporter Ahmet Demir on live broadcast

The DİSK Press Union protested Muharrem Sarıkaya’s physical violence against reporter Ahmet Demir in front of the Habertürk media outlet’s building in İstanbul. “The slap in the face of laborers cannot be forgiven,” said union chair Faruk Eren.

21 December 2021

Antep Mayor Şahin remains silent to violence against journalist on live broadcast

SARIKAYA RESIGNS

Antep Mayor Şahin remains silent to violence against journalist on live broadcast

Habertürk Ankara representative Muharrem Sarıkaya slapped İhlas News Agency (İHA) reporter Ahmet Demir. While he apologized for his behavior later on, both his behavior and the silence of Fatma Şahin have caused a public outrage.

20 December 2021

Police officer didn’t attend the hearing again, judge didn’t issue a warrant

POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALIST

Police officer didn’t attend the hearing again, judge didn’t issue a warrant

The trial over the police violence against former bianet reporter Beyza Kural continued in İstanbul today, on December 10. The police officer who was supposed to attend the hearing from Diyarbakır via video conference did not attend the hearing.

10 December 2021 Hikmet Adal

‘10 women journalists subjected to physical assaults in Turkey in July’

COALITION FOR WOMEN IN JOURNALISM

‘10 women journalists subjected to physical assaults in Turkey in July’

The CFWIJ has released its monthly press freedom status report: “Throughout the month of July, Georgia was the country with the highest number of physical assaults, with 14 women journalists. Turkey followed its lead by 10 female reporters.”

‘Violence faced by women journalists has increased by 158 percent’

COALITION FOR WOMEN IN JOURNALISM

‘Violence faced by women journalists has increased by 158 percent’

The CFWIJ has announced that the violence faced by women journalists in Turkey has increased by 158.82 percent when compared to the cases documented in 2020. The Coalition has launched a campaign under the hashtag #WeAreNotSafe.”

Germany’s Foreign Ministry condemns violence against journalists from Turkey

Germany’s Foreign Ministry condemns violence against journalists from Turkey

Speaking to DW about the escalating threats, harassment and attacks against the journalists from Turkey living in Germany, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany has condemned all types of violence targeting journalists.

Journalists to take to the streets to protest police violence

Journalists to take to the streets to protest police violence

Gathering in front of İstanbul, Ankara and İzmir Governor’s Offices, journalists will protest the police violence inflicted on their colleagues during the Pride March.

Police ‘realized Bülent Kılıç was a journalist when he was taken to police station’

Police ‘realized Bülent Kılıç was a journalist when he was taken to police station’

The İstanbul Provincial Security Directorate has released a statement about Agence France-Presse (AFP) photojournalist Bülent Kılıç, who was detained by police violence while covering the 19th İstanbul Pride March on June 26.

Police officer makes defense: I am the bottom of the hierarchy

VIOLENCE AGAINST JOURNALIST

Police officer makes defense: I am the bottom of the hierarchy

In the trial of the police officers who battered journalist Beyza Kural during news follow-up, telling her, “Nothing is the same anymore, we will make you learn it,” the defendants made contradictory statements at the first hearing today, on June 23.

Lawsuit against police officers who inflicted violence on former bianet reporter Kural

Lawsuit against police officers who inflicted violence on former bianet reporter Kural

Following a ruling of right violation handed down by the Constitutional Court, a lawsuit has been filed against three police officers for “violating the freedom to work and labor” of former bianet reporter Beyza Kural.

27 April 2021 Ayça Söylemez

"Pressures, Violence Against Journalists is A Deep Concern”

EFJ, ETUC, NUJ on Turkey

"Pressures, Violence Against Journalists is A Deep Concern”

EFJ, ETUC and NUJ condemned the police violence and pressures on reporters who are covering Gezi Resistance in Turkey. The NUJ has written to David Cameron urging him to contact Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and stress the need to respect the right of journalists to freedom of expression guaranteed by European and International law.

Kurdish Media Condemns Attacks and Oppression

Kurdish Media Condemns Attacks and Oppression

Employees of the Kurdish newspapers Günlük and Azadiya Welat and of the DİHA news agency announced that they are continuously exposed to various forms of oppression. Aykol from Günlük said, "We keep on working despite all physical and legal attacks".

23 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Attacker of Hakkari Journalist Imprisoned

Necip Capraz, owner of the Hakkari Yüksekova News newspaper, has won a case against his attacker, although he will appeal against the light punishment.

13 January 2008 Erol Önderoğlu