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English PEN appoints jailed journalist Nedim Türfent as an honorary member

English PEN appoints jailed journalist Nedim Türfent as an honorary member

English PEN has granted honorary membership to journalist Nedim Türfent, who has been sentenced to 8 years, 9 months: “We are proud and honoured to have him among our members and will continue to stand with him until he fully regains these freedoms.”

18 September 2020

Arrested for revealing the identity of an intelligence officer, 3 journalists released

Arrested for revealing the identity of an intelligence officer, 3 journalists released

Shortly after the court ruled for their release on probation considering the time they had already spent behind bars, journalists Barış Pehlivan, Hülya Kılınç and Murat Ağırel have been released.

10 September 2020

‘If there is an independent judiciary in Turkey, why are we behind bars?’

JOURNALIST MÜYESSER YILDIZ

‘If there is an independent judiciary in Turkey, why are we behind bars?’

Main opposition CHP MP Çakırözer, also a former journalist himself, visited Odatv Ankara Representative Müyesser Yıldız in Sincan Prison in Ankara. He has addressed the reporters following his meeting with Yıldız.

7 September 2020

Prosecutor’s Office sends Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk’s file to İstanbul

Prosecutor’s Office sends Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk’s file to İstanbul

While no indictment has yet been filed against arrested journalist Rawin Sterk for almost five months, the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has sent his file to İstanbul with a decision of rejection of venue.

Court rules that journalist Aziz Oruç shall remain behind bars

Court rules that journalist Aziz Oruç shall remain behind bars

Arrested since December 2019, journalist Aziz Oruç had his first hearing. While the court has released Muhammet İkram Müftüoğlu and HDP Doğubayazıt District Co-Chair Abdullah Ekelek on probation, it has ruled that the arrest of Oruç shall continue.

Court Ruled for Continuation of Journalists’ Arrest in the Absence of Their Attorneys

Court Ruled for Continuation of Journalists’ Arrest in the Absence of Their Attorneys

In examining the objections of six journalists behind bars due to their news on the funeral of an intelligence officer, the court apparently did not inform their attorneys, summoned other lawyers from the bar and ruled for the continuation of their pre-trial detention.

Have You Heard Initiative: Freedom, Before It is Too Late

Have You Heard Initiative: Freedom, Before It is Too Late

Noting that ordinary criminals have been released based on the law on criminal enforcement, “Have You Heard” Initiative says, “In these days of life and death, the government has once again prepared a law that is far from the law and conscience.”

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

The request for release of arrested journalists Ferhat Çelik, Aydın Keser, Barış Pehlivan, Barış Terkoğlu, Hülya Kılınç and Murat Ağırel has been rejected. Çelik and Keser are not mentioned by name in the judgement.

‘Urgent Release for Everyone Deprived of Their Freedom Due to Their Thoughts’

HAVE YOU HEARD INITIATIVE

‘Urgent Release for Everyone Deprived of Their Freedom Due to Their Thoughts’

Sharing a new video about jailed journalists, “Have You Heard” Initiative says, “The new parole bill drafted due to coronavirus outbreak is both against the law and conscience. Urgent release for everyone deprived of their freedom due to their thoughts…”

Relatives of Arrested Journalists: We Get More and More Concerned as Days Pass

Relatives of Arrested Journalists: We Get More and More Concerned as Days Pass

When we ask the relatives of jailed journalists about their opinions on the bill of criminal execution, they express their indignation about the exclusion of their loved ones. “They are taking responsibility for human life,” says Özge Terkoğlu.

3 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

27 Rights Organizations Call on Turkey to Release Jailed Journalists

27 Rights Organizations Call on Turkey to Release Jailed Journalists

In the joint statement, it has been indicated, “We call on the Turkish authorities to immediately and unconditionally release journalists, human rights defenders and others who have been charged or convicted simply for exercising their rights.”

CPJ Launches Campaign for Jailed Journalists amid COVID-19 Pandemic

CPJ Launches Campaign for Jailed Journalists amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Demanding the release of all jailed journalists due to coronavirus pandemic, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has launched a campaign and called on the authorities to ensure the safety of over 250 imprisoned journalists around the world.

‘Let Imprisoned Journalists Stay Home, Too’

‘Let Imprisoned Journalists Stay Home, Too’

“Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) Initiative criticizes the regulation on criminal execution. Requesting the release of arrested journalists, the Initiative says, “Journalists, whose only crime was to practice their profession, will remain behind bars.”

‘Arrest is a Public Health Problem, Release Journalists Before It is Too Late’

‘Arrest is a Public Health Problem, Release Journalists Before It is Too Late’

In a video entitled “Injustice in the Time of Corona”, “Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) Initiative has underlined that arrested journalists are vulnerable to coronavirus in prisons and made a call for their release before it is too late.

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

COVID-19

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

In the wake of a ban on prison visits as part of coronavirus measures, Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have made a call for the release of all arrested journalists in Turkey.

#HaveYouHeard of Arrested Journalists in Turkey?

#HaveYouHeard of Arrested Journalists in Turkey?

A group of journalists have formed an initiative entitled “Haberin Var Mı” (Have You Heard) and launched a campaign on Twitter to raise concerns and publicity about the arrested journalists in Turkey: “We will not bow to anyone, we will not stay silent.”

CHP MP Utku Çakırözer: Six Journalists in Isolation in Silivri Prison

CHP MP Utku Çakırözer: Six Journalists in Isolation in Silivri Prison

Main opposition CHP MP Utku Çakırözer has visited Silivri Prison and met six journalists who have been arrested over the last two weeks, namely Barış Pehlivan, Barış Terkoğlu, Hülya Kılınç, Murat Ağırel, Aydın Keser and Ferhat Keser.

Journalists Union of Turkey Protests Arrest of Journalists in Front of Courthouse

Journalists Union of Turkey Protests Arrest of Journalists in Front of Courthouse

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) has denounced the arrest of journalists in a protest in front of the İstanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan. Calling out to Minister of Justice, journalists have demanded the release of their colleagues.

10 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Call for Solidarity with Arrested Journalists: Journalism is not a Crime

YENİ YAŞAM WORKERS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, MPs

Call for Solidarity with Arrested Journalists: Journalism is not a Crime

Professional organizations, journalists and MPs have expressed solidarity in a press statement following the recent arrest of daily Yeni Yaşam Editor-in-Chief Ferhat Çelik and Managing Editor Aydın Keser and Yeniçağ columnist Murat Ağırel.

9 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalists Murat Ağırel, Aydın Keser and Ferhat Çelik Arrested

Journalists Murat Ağırel, Aydın Keser and Ferhat Çelik Arrested

Taken into custody again upon the objection of the prosecutor’s office to their release on probation, daily Yeni Çağ columnist Murat Ağırel and journalists Aydın Keser and Ferhat Çelik from Yeni Yaşam newspaper have been arrested.

Journalist Ruken Demir Released

Journalist Ruken Demir Released

Behind bars since November 26, 2019, Mezopotamya Agency reporter Ruken Demir has been released.

CHP MP Çakırözer Visits Silivri Prison: Judiciary Defies the ECtHR Ruling

CHP MP Çakırözer Visits Silivri Prison: Judiciary Defies the ECtHR Ruling

Main opposition CHP MP Çakırözer has visited Osman Kavala, Grup Yorum music band members, journalists Ahmet Altan, Mümtazer Türköne and Gökçe Fırat Çulhaoğlu and lawyer Selçuk Kozağaçlı in Silivri Prison.

25 December 2019

Journalist Sayılğan Imprisoned for 1,137 Days: My News was Pinned to Fridge in Ward

Journalist Sayılğan Imprisoned for 1,137 Days: My News was Pinned to Fridge in Ward

We have talked to journalist İdris Sayılğan, who was arrested due to his news and phone calls with news sources and released from prison after serving 1,137 days behind bars...

23 December 2019 Hikmet Adal

House Arrest of Journalists Şahin and Gayıp Lifted

House Arrest of Journalists Şahin and Gayıp Lifted

Lifting the house arrest of Etkin News Agency (ETHA) editor Semiha Şahin and reporter Pınar Gayıp, the court has imposed an international travel ban on the journalists.

11 December 2019

Journalists Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu Arrested

Journalists Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu Arrested

Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu, reporters for the Mezopotamya Agency, have been arrested on charge of “being members of a terrorist organization” based on the statements of an anonymous witness.

4 December 2019

Lawyer of Arrested Journalist Emre Orman: Online Game Cited as Evidence

Lawyer of Arrested Journalist Emre Orman: Online Game Cited as Evidence

Speaking at the statement on the arrest of journalist Orman, his lawyer has said, “A very simple investigation report was shown to us. But, the day after, we saw that we were faced with something much bigger. Our right to defense has been restricted.”

28 October 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan Answers Question on Arrested Journalists: These are Imaginary Figures

Erdoğan Answers Question on Arrested Journalists: These are Imaginary Figures

Currently in New York to attend the UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan has given an interview to FOX News. Answering a question on arrested journalists in Turkey, he said, “The figures you give are very imaginary figures”.

26 September 2019

Journalist Ziya Ataman Sentenced to 14 Years, 3 Months in Prison

Journalist Ziya Ataman Sentenced to 14 Years, 3 Months in Prison

Journalist and seriously ill inmate Ziya Ataman has been sentenced to 14 years, 3 months in prison on charge of “being a member of a terrorist organization”.

24 September 2019

Arrest of Journalist Kibriye Evren to Continue

Arrest of Journalist Kibriye Evren to Continue

Arrested pending trial and facing up to 20 years in prison, JinNews reporter Kibriye Evren has had her seventh hearing. The court has ruled that the arrest of Evren shall continue.

24 September 2019

Questions Sent to Imprisoned Journalist Kibriye Evren Censored

Questions Sent to Imprisoned Journalist Kibriye Evren Censored

Arrested journalist Kibriye Evren has talked to lawyer Ülkü Şahin from Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) about her prison conditions: Interview questions sent to her seized, 10-book limitation without a prison library or possibility of exchange…

17 September 2019

Ministry of Justice: There are No Statistics on Arrested Journalists

Ministry of Justice: There are No Statistics on Arrested Journalists

The Ministry of Justice has answered the Parliamentary question of CHP MP Utku Çakırözer about the arrested journalists. “The data as detailed as requested require a separate or special study or research”, the Ministry has stated.

9 September 2019

Letter from Jailed Journalist Aykol: I May Receive More Sentences

Letter from Jailed Journalist Aykol: I May Receive More Sentences

"We live in such a period that if you are not threatened with arrest, you almost certainly doubt your own stance," Aykol says.

22 August 2019 Evrim Kepenek