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Grant Holder and Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

Grant Holder and Managing Editor of Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Arrested

After a trustee has been appointed to Özgürlükçü Demokrasi newspaper, its grant holder İhsan Yaşar and managing editor İshak Yasul have been arrested.

95 Jailed Journalists Accredited for EU-Turkey Summit in Bulgaria

95 Jailed Journalists Accredited for EU-Turkey Summit in Bulgaria

The Association of European Journalists - Bulgaria has issued accreditation for 95 jailed journalists from Turkey for the EU-Turkey Leader’s Meeting.

Arrested Journalists, Lawyers Accused of 'Letting Public Know About Detention'

Arrested Journalists, Lawyers Accused of 'Letting Public Know About Detention'

There are three lawyers and two journalists among 23 people who have been prosecuted by summaries and minutes, which are prepared by police, adduced as evidence

22 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Balloons Flied to Freedom at 49th Week of Justice Watch

Balloons Flied to Freedom at 49th Week of Justice Watch

Call was made at “Justice Watch”, which was initiated by rights organizations to support Cumhuriyet newspaper’s arrested lawyers, for trial of Cumhuriyet to be held today.

Sentence Passed in ‘FETÖ Media Organization’ in Which 28 Journalists Tried

Sentence Passed in ‘FETÖ Media Organization’ in Which 28 Journalists Tried

Sentence has been passed in trial of 28 media workers 18 of whom are arrested including journalist Murat Aksoy and musician Atilla Taş charged with “being a member of an illegal organization” and “attempting coup”.

9 March 2018 Elif Akgül

Journalists Outside Make Call for Cumhuriyet Trial

Journalists Outside Make Call for Cumhuriyet Trial

Journalists Outside initiative has made a call for Cumhuriyet trial to be held on March 9, Friday.

Decision of Release for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Decision of Release for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Journalist Deniz Yücel’s lawyer and Die Welt have announced that decision of release has been issued for Yücel.

16 February 2018

Journalists Haydar Ergül, Seda Taşkın Arrested

Journalists Haydar Ergül, Seda Taşkın Arrested

Demokratik Modernite editor Haydar Ergün and Mezopotamya Agency reporter Seda Taşkın have been arrested.

25 January 2018

Deniz Yücel: I Don’t Want Freedom by Favor of Dirty Deal

Deniz Yücel: I Don’t Want Freedom by Favor of Dirty Deal

Imprisoned journalist Yücel stated that he doesn’t want his name to be mentioned in the arms sale between Turkey and Germany. Concerning his indictment not still being prepared, Yücel said, “Either prosecution forgot about me or they haven’t received an instruction yet”.

17 January 2018

Violation of Şık’s Right to Defence Stirs Criticism in Özgür Gündem Trial

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Violation of Şık’s Right to Defence Stirs Criticism in Özgür Gündem Trial

The latest hearing of Erol Önderoğlu, Ahmet Nesin and Prof. Dr. Şebnem Korur-Fincancı standing trial over attending the Editorship in Chief on Watch Campaign for the now-closed Özgür Gündem daily, was held yesterday.

27 December 2017 Beyza Kural

Rejected by Court, Şık's Full Statement of Defence

CUMHURİYET DAILY TRIALS

Rejected by Court, Şık's Full Statement of Defence

Here we publish defendant Ahmet Şık's full statement of defence that the court refused to hear in yesterday's hearing of Cumhuriyet daily trial.

26 December 2017

6 People Including Journalist Tolu Released

6 People Including Journalist Tolu Released

Six people including journalist translator Meşale Tolu have been released in the hearing in which 18 people have been tried. The next hearing is on April 26.

18 December 2017

CPJ: Turkey Remains World’s Worst Jailer for Second Consecutive Year

CPJ: Turkey Remains World’s Worst Jailer for Second Consecutive Year

In its annual prison census, CPJ found 262 journalists behind bars around the world; a new record after a historical high of 259 last year. The worst three jailers Turkey, China, and Egypt, are responsible for jailing 51% of the total.

13 December 2017

Letter-Ban for Arrested Cumhuriyet Trial Journalists Ends

Letter-Ban for Arrested Cumhuriyet Trial Journalists Ends

The 400-day mail ban for the defendants of Cumhuriyet daily, who are behind bars, has ended. A campaign has been launched on social media with the hashtag #ÖzgürlüğeMektup (letter to freedom) urging the readers to write to the journalists in prison.

11 December 2017

2 Arrested Defendants of Social Media Trial Released

2 Arrested Defendants of Social Media Trial Released

In the second hearing of the trial in which six journalists and media workers were standing trial due to their posts on social media, the two arrested defendants of the trial, Öğreten and Kanaat have been released.

6 December 2017

Investigation Into all Party Assembly Members for ‘Defaming the President’

Investigation Into all Party Assembly Members for ‘Defaming the President’

An investigation has been launched into all party assembly members of CHP for “defaming President Erdoğan”. The subject of the investigation is a statement made on November 6, 2016 in which the arrests of HDP MPs and journalists were criticized.

1 December 2017

2 Journalists Face 45 Years in Prison Each For Reporting on Syrian Border

2 Journalists Face 45 Years in Prison Each For Reporting on Syrian Border

Journalists Alayumat and Akman standing trial on charges of “spying” and “being a member of an illegal organization” face 45 years in prison each.

24 November 2017

Journalists Keleş, Aslan Behind Bars For 8 Months, Released in First Hearing

Journalists Keleş, Aslan Behind Bars For 8 Months, Released in First Hearing

Journalists Selam Keleş and Arif Aslan who have been behind bars on claims of “being a member of an illegal organization” have been released in the first hearing of their trial.

22 November 2017

Defendants Make Statement of Defence in Sözcü Trial, Hearing Continues Today

Defendants Make Statement of Defence in Sözcü Trial, Hearing Continues Today

First hearing of the four employees of Sözcü daily, one of whom is in pre-trial detention, was held yesterday before İstanbul 37th Assize Court. The defendants made their statements of defence in the first hearing. Witnesses are expected to be heard in the second hearing to be held today.

8 November 2017

Journalist Türfent Not Released Although Witnesses Report Forced Depositions

Journalist Türfent Not Released Although Witnesses Report Forced Depositions

Despite 16 of the 17 witnesses stating that “they were deposed under means of torture”, the court has ruled that journalist Nedim Türfent from the now-closed Dicle News Agency remain behind bars after he has already spent 17 months in jail pending trial.

2 November 2017

3rd Hearing of Journalist Türfent to be Held Today

3rd Hearing of Journalist Türfent to be Held Today

Third hearing of trial of now-closed Dicle News Agency reporter Nedim Türfent being charged with “being a member of an illegal organization” will be held today.

1 November 2017

Kızılkaya, Sancılı Released in Özgür Gündem Main Trial

Kızılkaya, Sancılı Released in Özgür Gündem Main Trial

The fifth hearing of Özgür Gündem main lawsuit in which Özgür Gündem Consultant Board members are standing trial, was held today. Defenders İnan Kızılkaya and Kemal Sancılı have been relesed on condition of international travel ban. Next hearing will be on March 6.

31 October 2017 Tansu Pişkin

4th Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial Begins Today, 1 Year After First Operation, Detentions

CUMHURİYET TRIAL

4th Hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial Begins Today, 1 Year After First Operation, Detentions

The fourth hearing in Cumhuriyet Trial, in which 20 defendants, five of whom are in detention pending trial, will be held today before İstanbul 27th Assize Court in Çağlayan.

31 October 2017

365 Signatures for Journalist Behind Bars for 365 Days in Cumhuriyet Trial

365 Signatures for Journalist Behind Bars for 365 Days in Cumhuriyet Trial

The employees of Cumhuriyet daily have been in jail pending trial for 365 days as of today. 365 journalists, writers, artists and attorneys have demanded freedom for the journalists.

30 October 2017

Journalists Outside: That’s Enough, We Want to Breathe

Journalists Outside: That’s Enough, We Want to Breathe

The Journalists Outside initiative has made a call via a march held in Kadıköy for Cumhuriyet and Özgür Gündem trials.

30 October 2017

TRT World Team Detained in Myanmar

TRT World Team Detained in Myanmar

Four people were detained in Myanmar on Sunday including two freelance reporters from Turkey’s national public broadcaster, TRT World.

30 October 2017

Journalist Zeynep Kuray Released

Journalist Zeynep Kuray Released

Journalist Zeynep Kural, who was taken into custody yesterday on the charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” due to her Facebook postings, was released after being deposed by the prosecutor.

27 October 2017

12 Socialists Including Journalists, Lawyers Detained

12 Socialists Including Journalists, Lawyers Detained

12 people including ETHA editor Temel and its reporter Cuştan, and lawyers from the Law Bueau of the Oppressed Gümştaş and Uçar have been detained in an operation launched into socialists.

26 October 2017

Murat Aksoy: ‘My Only Offense is Writing’

Murat Aksoy: ‘My Only Offense is Writing’

Speaking after 421 days of imprisonment in Silivri Prison, journalist Murat Aksoy has said that his only solace is that his imprisoned colleagues be released.

25 October 2017

ECtHR Grants Turkey 2nd Extension of Time Limit for Statement of Defence in Cumhuriyet Trial

ECtHR Grants Turkey 2nd Extension of Time Limit for Statement of Defence in Cumhuriyet Trial

Still not having submitted its statement of defence before the European Court of Human Rights in Cumhuriyet Trial, Turkey has been granted an extension of time limit for submission of its statement of defence for the second and last time.

25 October 2017

Merkel Meets Deniz Yücel’s Wife

Merkel Meets Deniz Yücel’s Wife

German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted imprisoned journalist Deniz Yücel’s wife Dilek Mayatürk Yücel in her office in the parliament.

25 October 2017

Journalists Taş, Aksoy, Teacher Davut Released in ‘FETÖ-Media Formation’ Lawsuit

Journalists Taş, Aksoy, Teacher Davut Released in ‘FETÖ-Media Formation’ Lawsuit

İstanbul 25th Heavy Criminal Court has decided to release journalists Atilla Taş and Murat Aksoy who were in jail pending trial in the “Fethullahist Terrorist Organization’s Media Formation” lawsuit.

25 October 2017