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Investigation concludes for two Kurdish journalists in pre-trial detention

Investigation concludes for two Kurdish journalists in pre-trial detention

Dicle Müftüoğlu and Sedat Yılmaz were remanded in custody in an investigation based in Ankara.

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

While the formal reason for detentions and deportations is usually expired papers, the underlying reason is a shift in Turkey's policies towards Syria, says the group.

Turkey enforces ad ban on Twitter following non-compliance with social media law

Turkey enforces ad ban on Twitter following non-compliance with social media law

The platform has failed to appoint a representative within the country and notify the authorities about the appointment, according to the country's internet authority.

Commemoration of Suruç Massacre in İstanbul: Several detained amid calls for justice

Commemoration of Suruç Massacre in İstanbul: Several detained amid calls for justice

Marking the eighth anniversary of the deadly bombing, families of the deceased underscored that justice has still not been served.

The 'Women Discuss Lausanne on Its 100th Anniversary' workshop proclaims a declaration

The 'Women Discuss Lausanne on Its 100th Anniversary' workshop proclaims a declaration

"While the Treaty of Lausanne was regarded as the deed of foundation of the Republic of Turkey, it turned into a populicide for those who do not have Turkish and Sunni identities," the declaration says.

Losses in 2015 Suruç Massacre commemorated across the country

Losses in 2015 Suruç Massacre commemorated across the country

Thirty-three youths were killed in a suicide bombing in Suruç, Urfa, during an event where they had intended to deliver toys to children in Kobanî, a Kurdish town in Syria.

Anniversary of Suruç Massacre: 'Perpetrators have not been brought to justice'

Anniversary of Suruç Massacre: 'Perpetrators have not been brought to justice'

Eight years ago, 33 socialist youths who gathered in the border town of Suruç to deliver toys to children in Kobanî, Syria, were killed in a suicide bombing carried out by ISIS.

Constitutional Court: 'Violation of the right to life'

Constitutional Court: 'Violation of the right to life'

The Constitutional Court ruled that there is a violation of the right to life in the case related to the police killing of uncle and niece in Bingöl 24 years ago, "mistaking them as terrorists."

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ faces up to 8 years in prison for 'insulting president'

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ faces up to 8 years in prison for 'insulting president'

The renowned journalist has already been behind bars since late June as part of a separate investigation against him.

'We do not know how many Armenians live in Turkey'

'We do not know how many Armenians live in Turkey'

Hrant Dink Foundation visited bianet for exchange of opinions. The foundation, currently working on hate speech on social media and the multicultural legacy in Turkey wishes that the media outlets report more on the major issues that concern the non-Muslim minorities in the country.

19 July 2023 Hikmet Adal,Ali Dinç

Kurdish journalist Aziz Oruç reflects on 400 days behind bars

Kurdish journalist Aziz Oruç reflects on 400 days behind bars

Oruç is one of the 15 journalists who were remanded in custody on "terror" allegations and released after their first hearing 13 months later.

19 July 2023 Nedim Türfent

Court suspends blackout penalty on TELE1 TV over 'PKK' remarks

Court suspends blackout penalty on TELE1 TV over 'PKK' remarks

The outlet's editor-in-chief has been remanded in custody for "terror propaganda" since late June due to his remarks criticizing the PKK leader's prison conditions.

METU students call for the release of their classmate allegedly abducted by police in Baku

METU students call for the release of their classmate allegedly abducted by police in Baku

"Akbarov has been abducted by the oppressive and authoritarian Aliyev regime," said his classmates from the Middle East Technical University, asserting that the reason is his support for the villagers who object to the building of a gold mine in a village in Azerbaijan.

Seriously ill prisoner released from prison after 27 years

Seriously ill prisoner released from prison after 27 years

85-year-old Mehmet Emin Özkan was sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment for the alleged murder of a brigadier general in the events of 1993 in Lice, based on the testimonies of two witnesses, which they later denied. He had been standing retrial since 2014.

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

The newspaper has changed its web address to circumvent the ban.

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

The study shows that journalists face multifaceted problems while carrying out their jobs, and that women journalists are more affected by these problems in every area.

Tele1 Editor-in-Chief not released - will appear in court in October

Tele1 Editor-in-Chief not released - will appear in court in October

The court ruled that Merdan Yanardağ will continue to be jailed, pending trial. The decision will be reviewed twice before October 4, the date when he will appear in court.

New footage reveals aftermath of deadly attack on Şenyaşar Family by MP's bodyguards

New footage reveals aftermath of deadly attack on Şenyaşar Family by MP's bodyguards

The family had suffered the loss of three members in two separate attacks in 2018. Footage that has recently come to light reveals numerous bullet holes and large gaps in the ceiling of the room.

Roma community in Turkey faces deepening challenges after Covid-19 pandemic, warns study

Roma community in Turkey faces deepening challenges after Covid-19 pandemic, warns study

From economic challenges to lack of access to services and discrimination, a new report highlights the problems faced by the Roma community in Turkey in the wake of the pandemic.

Court blocks access to reports about employment agency official's deceptive conduct towards job-seeking women

Court blocks access to reports about employment agency official's deceptive conduct towards job-seeking women

Gıyas Güven was accused of enticing women seeking employment by promising them jobs and engaging in sexual relationships with them.

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

People waiting for justice under trees int he scorching heat of Diyarbakır, a self-contradictory indictment, and bans imposed by the presiding judge...

13 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Soldiers torture shepherds in Diyarbakır, share video on TikTok

Lawyers' groups have filed criminal complaints against the soldiers responsible for the violence on varios charges including "torture" and "deprivation of liberty."

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Fifteen imprisoned journalists released by the court yesterday in Diyarbakır have come out of prison in the evening.

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

After 13 months behind bars without appearing in court, Serdar Altan, Aziz Oruç, Mehmet Ali Ertaş, Zeynel Abidin Bulut, Ömer Çelik, Mazlum Güler, İbrahim Koyuncu, Neşe Toprak, Elif Üngür, Abdurrahman Öncü, Suat Doğuhan, Remziye Temel, Ramazan Geciken, Lezgin Akdeniz, and Mehmet Şahin are to be released today pending trial.

Court rejects indictment against arrested journalist Merdan Yanardağ

Court rejects indictment against arrested journalist Merdan Yanardağ

Yanardağ was remanded in custody after he criticized the prison conditions of PKK leader Öcalan.

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

The imprisoned Kurdish journalists appeared in court today after 13 months in the case where 18 journalists are standing trial. Journalism unions and organizations, as well as opposition MPs were present in the hearing to support them.

11 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Pressure on journalists increases following the elections

Pressure on journalists increases following the elections

In the three-month period, at least five journalists were forced to leave the outlets they were working for or had to quit due to disputes related to publication policies or editorial processes.

11 July 2023 Erol Önderoğlu

After chief editor's arrest, TELE1 TV faces 7-day broadcast suspension over 'PKK' remarks

After chief editor's arrest, TELE1 TV faces 7-day broadcast suspension over 'PKK' remarks

Journalism groups have described the penalty as a "suspension of the freedom of expression."

Kurdish politician kept from attending his mother's funeral

Kurdish politician kept from attending his mother's funeral

People's Democratic Party Executive Committee member Doğan Erbaş was arrested on June 13 after the finalization of a verdict against him. He was not allowed to attend his mother's funeral yesterday, or the offering of condolences that followed, due to lack of a timely prosecutorial decision.

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Nine Kurdish journalists who spent nine months in pre-trial detention on "terrorism-related" charges have had their second hearing.

Summer water cuts in prison in one of Turkey's hottest cities trouble prisoners

Summer water cuts in prison in one of Turkey's hottest cities trouble prisoners

A Green Left MP has addressed the issue at the parliament, submitting a prliamentary question to the justice minister.

Artists face escalating pressure with attacks, event bans

Artists face escalating pressure with attacks, event bans

The latest monitoring report indicates that the pressure on artists is intensifying, marked by a surge in attacks and the continued practice of concert bans by authorities, which emerged as a concerning trend last year.