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Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!

BIA MEDIA MONITOR / JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2022

Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!

According to the BİA Media Monitoring Report, at least six journalists and one media outlet were attacked and Ses Kocaeli Newspaper’s owner Arslan was killed in an armed attack in the first 3 months of 2022. Happy World Press Freedom Day!

3 May 2022 Erol Önderoğlu

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

In a joint statement on World Press Freedom Day, three professional press organizations have stated, "We call on the public authority to give up all kinds of practices that are against the freedom of press, which is guaranteed by universal and local law.”

‘Press in trouble’ campaign on World Press Freedom Day

JOURNALISTS’ UNION OF TURKEY

‘Press in trouble’ campaign on World Press Freedom Day

On May 3 World Press Freedom Day, the Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) has launched a social media campaign of “Basın Belada” (The press is in trouble), making a word play with “basın” (press) and “başın belada” (You are in trouble).

‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'

Releasing a report on violations of press freedom in April, CHP MP Çakırözer has raised concerns that the circular of the Directorate General of Security "started to be implemented in a way that restricts freedom of expression and press from the first day."

Pandemic Increases Climate of Fear for Journalists in Turkey, Says Amnesty International

Pandemic Increases Climate of Fear for Journalists in Turkey, Says Amnesty International

In a written statement, Amnesty International has noted that “the COVID-19 crisis has added a new layer to the crackdown on media freedom in Turkey with journalists being targeted across the country under the guise of combating misinformation.”

'We are Ashamed to Share Such a Dark Picture on the 26th Year of the Press Freedom Day'

JOURNALISTS UNION OF TURKEY:

'We are Ashamed to Share Such a Dark Picture on the 26th Year of the Press Freedom Day'

The Journalists Union of Turkey has released its "Press Freedom Report" on the occasion of the May 3 World Press Freedom Day.

3 May 2019 Hikmet Adal

Mesopotamia Women Journalists Platform: 14 Women Journalists Behind Bars

Mesopotamia Women Journalists Platform: 14 Women Journalists Behind Bars

The Mesopotamia Women Journalists Platform has released its four-month report on the occasion of May 3 World Press Freedom Day. The report has shown that 14 women journalists are behind bars and 12 jailed journalists are on a hunger strike.

Social Media Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Journalists

MAY 3 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Social Media Campaign by Amnesty International Turkey for Journalists

On the occasion of May 3 World Press Freedom Day, Amnesty International Turkey has launched a social media campaign under the hashtag #NeHaberGazeteci (How is it going, journalist?). Imprisoned journalists have also answered from prison.

‘There is no Place for Turkey in EU Without a Radical Change’

‘There is no Place for Turkey in EU Without a Radical Change’

European Parliament President Tajani has said that the developments concerning press freedom in Turkey is a sign that “Turkey is turning its shoulders to Europe’s core values”.

Unemployed Journalists Chasing News Project Ends on BİA’s 20th Birthday

Unemployed Journalists Chasing News Project Ends on BİA’s 20th Birthday

The final meeting of bianet’s “Unemployed Journalists Chasing News” projects was held yesterday on the World Press Freedom Day celebrating also 20th birthday of bianet.

Statements of The General Staff on World Press Freedom Day

Statements of The General Staff on World Press Freedom Day

The General Staff was silent for a long time. They preferred to break their silence on World Press Freedom Day and stated that media was trying to exhaust TSK by news, comments and claims.

Journalism Organizations Discussed Press Freedom

96 JOURNALISTS IN JAIL

Journalism Organizations Discussed Press Freedom

Press Council, ÇGD, G-9 Journalist Organizations Platform, The Media Association, TGC, TGDP, The Federation of Journalists Turkey and TGS expressed the obstacles and solutions towards press freedom and freedom of expression issues in Turkey.

3 May 2012 Emel Gülcan

Media Association: Legal Reform Essential for Press Freedom

Media Association: Legal Reform Essential for Press Freedom

According to the Media Association, 'unfortunately, many journalists are on trial in Turkey, and the suits result in monetary fines or prison sentences. The improved economic performance is not reflected in the development of press freedom'.

5 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

G-9 Journalists Platform's Struggle for Rights

G-9 Journalists Platform's Struggle for Rights

Members of the G-9 Journalists Organizations Platform applied to the Ankara Public Chief Prosecution on World Press Day to find out whether their phones are being wiretapped. According to journalist Tılıç, eavesdropping has increased and journalism is seen as a "dangerous work".

4 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Lawyers Call for Revision of Penal Code and Fewer Arrests

World Press Freedom Day

Lawyers Call for Revision of Penal Code and Fewer Arrests

At a Freedom of Expression Conference in Istanbul, lawyers evaluated the legal basis of the protection and violation of freedom of expression in Turkey.

5 May 2009 Erol Önderoğlu