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Erol Önderoğlu
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Turkish Cameraman Assaulted at Work
PRESS FREEDOM
Turkish Cameraman Assaulted at Work
Cameraman Ertuğrul Yılmaz form Kanal 48 was attacked when he took footage of rubble dropped in a forest in Marmaris on the Mediterranean coast. Yılmaz was taken to hospital with a broken nose and broken ribs. A complaint was filed with the attackers.
5 February 2010
Call for Release of "Revolutionary Headquarters" Defendant Yeşiltepe
Call for Release of "Revolutionary Headquarters" Defendant Yeşiltepe
Turkish non-governmental organizations request the release of Mehmet Yeşiltepe from Devrimci Hareket magazine who has been detained for ten months related to the "Revolutionary Headquarters" operation. A series of activities is planned prior to the hearing on 23 February.
4 February 2010
Getting Rid of Freedom of Thought...
BIA 2009 ANNUAL MEDIA MONITORING REPORT
Getting Rid of Freedom of Thought...
At least 9 newspapers were banned based on the Anti-Terror Act, 23 people were sentenced to 58 years imprisonment and fines summing up to 9,740 TL; 101 people were convicted of "attacks on personal rights", received prison sentence of 98 years in total and were sued for compensation claims of 1,408,680 TL. Journalist Cihan Hayırsevener was killed due to the state's indifference to violence.
4 February 2010
One More Gendarmerie Officer Detained in Ergenekon Investigation
ERGENEKON INVESTIGATION
One More Gendarmerie Officer Detained in Ergenekon Investigation
Eskişehir Gendarmerie Regiment Commander Gençoğlu was arrested on appeal in the context of the investigation related to the "Ergenekon terror organization", subsequent to the arrest of non-commissioned officer Bozkurt from the Kahramanmaraş Gendarmerie.
4 February 2010
Sentence for Juveniles' "Light Bulb Tayyip" Slogans
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Sentence for Juveniles' "Light Bulb Tayyip" Slogans
Eight trials have been launched against three high school students in Bursa for the slogan "Light bulb Tayyip". The juveniles were convicted in three cases, so far only one court ruled for their acquittal. Young O.K. was found guilty of the same charges in Bursa last year.
3 February 2010
ECHR: Religious Indication on IDs Breaches Convention
FREEDOM OF BELIEF
ECHR: Religious Indication on IDs Breaches Convention
The European Court of Human Rights convicted Turkey of a breach of freedom of religion. Sinan Işık had applied to change the religious indication on his ID from "Islam" to "Alevi". The court saw the root of the problem in the very existence of the field of indication.
3 February 2010
"İpekçi's Murder Case not Closed for Turkish Journalists"
JOURNALIST MURDER
"İpekçi's Murder Case not Closed for Turkish Journalists"
IPI Board Member Ferai Tınç stated: "We, as Turkish journalists, see the İpekçi murder as an unsolved case. The case must not be closed. A proper investigation should be initiated to find answers to all those questions left in the dark".
2 February 2010
Journalists Listed in Alleged Coup Plan File Complaint
Journalists Listed in Alleged Coup Plan File Complaint
27 out of 36 journalists who were going to be arrested according to the "Balyoz" Coup Plan filed a criminal complaint. In a press conference, the group of journalists voiced their concerns about the plan and its official handling by the authorities.
1 February 2010
Censorship Costs Turkey 43,000 Euro at ECHR
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Censorship Costs Turkey 43,000 Euro at ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights sentenced Turkey to a € 36,000 compensation fine for closing five newspapers because of their focus on the Kurdish question. Aziz Özer, who had been silenced for describing prison operations as "barbaric attacks" receives € 3,423 in compensation.
28 January 2010
Journalists Claim: Government Knew about Hrant Dink Murder
Journalists Claim: Government Knew about Hrant Dink Murder
Lawyer Belen claimed that several sources give proof of murder suspect Samast meeting with three people prior to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Journalist Çalışlar argued: "If the government knew that Damast came to Istanbul, they knew about the murder as well".
22 January 2010
Thousands of People Commemorated Murdered Journalist Hrant Dink
Thousands of People Commemorated Murdered Journalist Hrant Dink
3,000 people gathered in front of the Turkish-Armenian Agos newspaper to commemorate journalist Hrant Dink who was killed at the very same place three years ago. Orators as well as the crowd emphasized once more the state's responsibility for the murder.
20 January 2010
Trial Opened against TİHV Executive Fincancı and Journalist Yarkadaş
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Trial Opened against TİHV Executive Fincancı and Journalist Yarkadaş
The trial filed by Chair of the Institute for Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialization Chamber Nur Bilgen against Prof. Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı, board chair of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation and Barış Yarkadaş, chief editor of GerçekGündem.com has been opened.
19 January 2010
'Friends of Hrant' and Nor Zartonk Commemorate Journalist Hrant Dink
THREE YEARS AFTER HRANT DINK MURDER
'Friends of Hrant' and Nor Zartonk Commemorate Journalist Hrant Dink
On the third anniversary of the assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, 'Friends of Hrant' and the Nor Zartonk formation commemorate the Turkish-Armenian journalist. Both groups strongly criticize that the murder case has not been solved yet despite conclusive evidence.
19 January 2010
Journalists Treated like Criminals after Complaint of University Rector
Journalists Treated like Criminals after Complaint of University Rector
Journalists Ayaz and Ekinci had their finger prints taken at the homicide office due to a complaint of Batman University Rector Uluçam after critical reports about the rector. Ekinci criticized that they were targeted without legal course.
18 January 2010
27 Journalists Each Sentenced to More than Six Years in Jail
27 Journalists Each Sentenced to More than Six Years in Jail
DİHA journalist Ersin Çelik was sentenced to six years and 3 months imprisonment under allegations of membership to the Patriotic Democratic Youth Council. He was sentenced together with another 27 defendants. The convicts will file an appeal against the decision.
18 January 2010
Has the Prime Minister Got yet Another Directive for the Media?
Has the Prime Minister Got yet Another Directive for the Media?
Seeing the media on his side for the Israel crisis, the Prime Minister forgot the part of the media he previously reprimanded and said without distinction: "We would like to thank the media". Do not be fooled! Independence suits our media still!
15 January 2010
OSCE conference: Get Rid of Penal Code for the Media
OSCE conference: Get Rid of Penal Code for the Media
OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media Haraszti critisized in the recent conference: "The government waits for a 'mature' media before granting full legal implementation of freedom of media". IT lawyer Akdeniz demanded: "The internet law should be amended or abolished".
15 January 2010
Solution of Dink Murder still in the Dark after Three Years
Solution of Dink Murder still in the Dark after Three Years
The murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink can only be solved by merging cases and pooling all facts from before and after the murder, joint attorneys Çetin and Tuna declared. "This murder cannot be solved by the measures taken until the present", the lawyers said.
14 January 2010
Turkey Sentenced by ECHR for Önder Babat Murder Case
UNSOLVED MURDER
Turkey Sentenced by ECHR for Önder Babat Murder Case
The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of carrying out an insufficient investigation regarding the murder of university student Önder Babat.
13 January 2010
Journalists: "Attacks Instead of Legal Protection"
10 JANUARY "DAY OF WORKING JOURNALISTS"
Journalists: "Attacks Instead of Legal Protection"
On the Day of Working Journalists on 10 January journalists drew attention to common concerns, ongoing physical and verbal attacks and lack of legal protection. Journalists associations and media unions stated that there was nothing to celebrate.
12 January 2010
"Murder of Hayırsevener Was not a Personal Issue"
JOURNALIST MURDER
"Murder of Hayırsevener Was not a Personal Issue"
Prior to his murder journalist Hayırsevener had said that he was "preparing an important file". He was under police protection in the evenings since he saw suspicious persons in front of the office. However, the journalist was targeted in broad daylight.
12 January 2010
Apologizing to Armenians Not a Crime
Apologizing to Armenians Not a Crime
The Court of Appeals decided that the internet signature campaign "I apologize to the Armenians" does not constitute a crime. If the Sincan 1st High Criminal Court accepts the decision, no trial will be launched against the organizers of the campaign which has been supported by the signatures of 30,000 people already.
11 January 2010
Trial against Former AKP Mayor Goes to ECHR
Trial against Former AKP Mayor Goes to ECHR
Çağdaş Tuzla newspaper owner Halil Özen applies to the European Court of Human Rights to take former AKP mayor Mehmet Demirci to justice. Özen demanded to try Demirci at a Turkish court for the closure of the newspaper offices in 2006, but the case was dropped.
11 January 2010
Postager.com Writer Yıldız Released
Postager.com web author İsmail Yıldız was released after he gave his statement in the context of a trial launched in Adana regarding the KCK organization. Yıldız was detained in an Istanbul prison for two days.
8 January 2010
TEKEL Workers Determined to Continue Action
TEKEL Workers Determined to Continue Action
TEKEL workers decided to carry on with their protest actions for the protection of personal employers rights started 25 days ago. The ballot was decided in favour of the resistance by the vast majority of workers. The struggle for the workers' rights will be extended both in time and dimension.
8 January 2010
Director Çetin Urges Politicians to "Stop the War"
Director Çetin Urges Politicians to "Stop the War"
Turkish director Sinan Çetin addressed the Prime Minister and other politicians at the openening of an exhibition: "People with Turkish Ids are dying. You have the power, solve it, sir..."
7 January 2010
Heavy Fine for Magazine Owner for "Spreading Propaganda"
Heavy Fine for Magazine Owner for "Spreading Propaganda"
Fehmi Kılıç, owner and editor-in-chief of Devrimci Hareket magazine, was convicted of spreading propaganda for two political organizations based on mentioning the organizations' names in two articles. Kılıç has to pay € 7,570 in compensation.
7 January 2010
Postager.com Writer Imprisoned since Sunday
Postager.com internet author Yıldız was taken to a prison in Istanbul under allegations of refusing testimony in a case launched after an operation against the Kurdistan Communities Confederation. If Yıldız is not released after giving his statement, he will be taken to Adana.
5 January 2010
International Appeal for Release of Human Rights Defenders
International Appeal for Release of Human Rights Defenders
REMDH and FEMED rights organizations demanded the release of Human Rights Association executive Kalaycı and deputy chair Erbey who was arrested in an operation against the Kurdistan Democratic Confederation.
5 January 2010
Artist Faces Prison for Criticizing National Education Director
Artist Faces Prison for Criticizing National Education Director
Turkish artist Müjde Ar is on trial on the grounds of allegedly addressing Eskişehir National Education Director İbrahim Ceylan by saying "Which hinterland do these managers come from?" The case is postponed to 4 March.
5 January 2010
DTP Closure Made Official, Political Ban Effected
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
DTP Closure Made Official, Political Ban Effected
The decision of the closure of Democratic Society Party taken by the Constitutional Court in December has been published in the Official Gazette and thus been legally enforced. Hereupon, the political ban for 37 DTP members comes into effect and the MP status of the co-chairs officially ends.
4 January 2010
Suspect Detained in Journalist Murder Case
HAYIRSEVENER MURDER
Suspect Detained in Journalist Murder Case
Three people were arrested related to the murder of journalist Cihan Hayırsevener from Bandırma on the southern coast of the Sea of Marmara. Defendant Serkan Erakkuş was taken in detention, two other defendants were released and will be tried un-detained.
4 January 2010
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