Between October-December, 2015, 31 journalists, eight distributors have been put in prison, 15 journalists and two media groups and organs attacked, three Syrian journalists killed, 213 media employees unemployed and action taken on 93 persons including 42 journalists due to defaming the President. ECtHR has sentenced Turkey to 17,000 euro.

European Council has asked Turkey about police violence against bianet reporter, Beyza Kural.

DİHA reporter Murat Verim was taken into custody from his home on January 10, Working Reporters’ Day.

President Erdoğan said on January 10, Working Reporters’ Day that democracy can be strong in so far reporters are independent.

34 different URLs including report of bianet has been blocked.

Syrian reporter Naji El Jerf has been armed attacked walking on the road in Antep and taken to hospital yet couldn’t be saved.

Publishers' Union of Turkey has stated that the decision of pulling Hasan Cemal’s and Tuğçe Tatari’s books from the shelves was an indicator of the perception of the government: “They consider the books greater threats than weapons”.

World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers criticizing government of Turkey over pressures on freedom of press and expression, has called for international community to pressure Turkey for freedom of the press.

We are sending books to our 30 journalist companions who will enter the new year unfortunately in prison, we share the list with you in case you may want to send as well.

"Schizophrenic doctor chops up partner”, “Head of drunkards turns out to be a communist”, “Murder suspect turns out to be homosexual”, “Beating of the disabled teenager”, ”Even the Tanzanian gets it” … and many others; a guide against the never-ending discriminatory language of the media.

Özgür Ülke daily had been bombed 21 years ago. Ersin Yıldız who lost his life in the explosion was remembered today in a ceremony in Kadırga. Journalists noted that pressures continue today and they would carry on reporting the truth.

Congregating upon the arrest of Dündar and Gül from Cumhuriyet daily, organizations for freedom of press and expression have made a call on President Erdoğan for releasing the arrested journalists and pressuring national and international organizations in favor of freedom of press in Turkey.

Association of Turkish Journalists in Europe reacting against arrest of Can Dündar and Erdem gül has said, “We know that Erdoğan personally is behind this gross violation against people’s freedom of communication and right to receive information”.

U.S. Embassy in Ankara has condemned arrest of Cumhuriyet daily Chief Editor Can Dündar and Ankara representative Erdem Gül.

Statements made separately by IPI Turkey, Press Council, DİSK Press Labor, TGS and TGC, TGF and TYS have reacted against arrest of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül.

Prosecution has been started against Cumhuriyet daily correspondent, Alican Uludağ for posting indictment by President Erdoğan against Can Dündar

HDP, CHP, and Presidency of İstanbul Bar Association have strongly condemned arrest of journalists Dündar and Gül.

Alternative media outlet of France, spicee.com was at bianet’s office following detainment attempt against bianet correspondent Beyza Kural.

Same footage displaying extreme measures taken by police at İstiklal Street are firstly presented through war oriented, then presented through peace oriented journalism perspectives.

IFEX has reminded of the impunity in its 6th year against Ampatuan massacre in which 57 people of whom 32 are journalists killed.