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Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

Armed Attack Against Journalist in Adana

An armed attack has been launched against Hakan Denizli, the Grant Holder of Adana-based Egemen local newspaper. Being taken to hospital after the incident, Denizli’s state of health has been reportedly good.

Journalist Ergin Çevik Attacked in Antalya

Journalist Ergin Çevik Attacked in Antalya

Ergin Çevik, the Editor-in-Chief of Antalya-based Güney Haberci news website, was attacked by three people in Aksu, Antalya. Releasing a statement, the Progressive Journalists Association has stated, “Such attacks cannot frighten the journalists.”

18 International Organizations Send Letter to Erdoğan for Journalists Demirağ and Özyol

18 International Organizations Send Letter to Erdoğan for Journalists Demirağ and Özyol

18 international freedom of press and expression organizations have sent a letter to President Erdoğan for the recently attacked journalists Yavuz Selim Demirağ and İdris Özyol: “Publicly denounce these acts of violence and ensure journalist safety.”

Yeniçağ Newspaper’s Columnist Whose Attackers Released: I am not Afraid

Yeniçağ Newspaper’s Columnist Whose Attackers Released: I am not Afraid

Columnist of the Yeniçağ Newspaper Yavuz Selim Demirağ has said that “I am not afraid,” in his column published on May 14, 2019 after he has been attacked in front of his house. His attackers have been released.

Journalist Hakan Bülent Attacked

Journalist Hakan Bülent Attacked

Journalist Hakan Bülent Yardımcı from Adana has been attacked by an unknown assailant. Yardımcı given incapacity report of 30 days has said he was asked “Are you an enemy of Hüseyin Sözlü”.

İmc TV Cameraperson Refik Shot in Cizre

İmc TV Cameraperson Refik Shot in Cizre

imc TV has reported, that its cameraperson Refik Tekin has been shot by police in Cizre district of Şırnak which is still under curfew.

20 January 2016

In Ahmet Hakan Attack Demand for Arrest for 6 People Overruled

In Ahmet Hakan Attack Demand for Arrest for 6 People Overruled

In the attack on Ahmet Hakan, objection waived by prosecutors for the suspects released to be arrested was overruled by superior court.

Police Stop Journalist from Covering News

Police Stop Journalist from Covering News

The editor-in-chief of the Midyat Habur newspaper, Mehmet Halis İş, was stopped by the police when he took footage of an incident. The newspaper claimed that this sort of intervention became systematic in recent times.

Journalist Attacked while Covering Prime Minister's Visit

Journalist Attacked while Covering Prime Minister's Visit

Journalist Ahmet Yukuş from the Habertürk newspaper was apparently beaten by the bodyguards of Prime Minister Erdoğan in Diyarbakır. He received a three-day sick certificate. The journalist does not consider taking legal steps.

3 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Journalist Attacked for News on Smuggling

Journalist Attacked for News on Smuggling

Journalist Kaçuru, reporter for the Anatolia Agency and TRT, was beaten at the Gürbulak Customs Gate after he came there to cover a news story. Kaçuru applied to the prosecution.

Journalist Yılmaz Attacked Twice in Three Months

Journalist Yılmaz Attacked Twice in Three Months

Journalist Yılmaz was apparently attacked by bodyguards of the Mayor of Esenyurt (Istanbul). This is the second attack against Yılmaz in three months. At the same time, 80 attendants of an Alevi press release in Antalya are facing prosecution.

19 January 2011 Emir Çelik

Journalist Sues Policemen For Breaking His Finger on Duty

POLICE VIOLENCE

Journalist Sues Policemen For Breaking His Finger on Duty

Journalist Vahap İş claimed that he was beaten by members of an anti-riot force when he recorded footage of the police beating a child. He stated that his records were erased and his finger got broken when his camera was seized. İş filed a criminal complaint.

29 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

DHA Reporter Cevdet Şen Attacked in Izmir

DHA Reporter Cevdet Şen Attacked in Izmir

Doğan News Agency reporter Şen was assaulted by a young man in the local teachers' house of Kınık (Izmir). Şen was apparently targeted by his attacker because of a news item about a raid on a pharmacy.

27 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

3 Journalists Attacked in 2 BDP Demonstrations

3 Journalists Attacked in 2 BDP Demonstrations

A plainclothes police officer allegedly provoked an assault on journalists Eskin and Kaplan when they were covering a demonstration in Istanbul. Journalist İş was attacked by a plainclothes police officer in the province of Mardin when he followed another protest action.

20 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Attack on Journalist Gökkaya is Attack on Social Peace"

"Attack on Journalist Gökkaya is Attack on Social Peace"

Şükrü Gökkaya, news director or Bizim Radio Television, was attacked on 7 July in Karabük by a member of the Turkish Metal Workers Union who had recently be made redundant.

9 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Attack on Journalist and AKP Member Polat in South-East Turkey

Attack on Journalist and AKP Member Polat in South-East Turkey

GAP Gündemi newspaper owner Polat was attacked by a group of people on his way home from work on Monday. The Turkish Journalists Association condemned the assault. Polat, at the same time AKP deputy provincial chair, was injured in his face.

16 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Attacked by Gaddafi's Body Guards and then Arrested

Journalist Attacked by Gaddafi's Body Guards and then Arrested

Journalist Tezel was attacked by the body guards of the son of Lybian leader Muammer Gaddafi when he tried to take his photograph. Subsequently, it was Tezel who was arrested by the police. The Turkish Journalists' Association urged the Chief of Police to take the necessary consequences.

2 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

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 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Attacked in Municipality Elections

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

Journalist Attacked in Municipality Elections

Yeni Asır newspaper journalist Fatih Yapar filed a criminal complaint because he had been assaulted when he wanted to watch Metin Solak's election victory in the Çiğli Municipality. Izmir Journalists Association president Atilla Sertel condemned the attack and declared to follow the incident up.

25 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Önal Assaulted for Taking Pictures of Accident

ATTACK ON JOURNALIST

Journalist Önal Assaulted for Taking Pictures of Accident

Journalist Yakup Önal was attacked when he took photos of a bus that had tipped over after an accident in the Tekirdağ district of Şarköy. The journalist is not able to work because of pain as a result from the assault. The prosecutor released the three suspects after he took their statements.

13 September 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

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