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RSF denounces politicians' threats against journalists in Türkiye

RSF denounces politicians' threats against journalists in Türkiye

"Judicial impunity and political polarisation are fuelling concern about a new wave of violence against journalists in the run-up to the June 2023 elections," the group said.

Reporters Without Borders: Turkey must act quickly to protect journalists

Reporters Without Borders: Turkey must act quickly to protect journalists

RSF Representative to Turkey Erol Önderoğlu says that “Güngör Arslan’s murder comes as no surprise to anyone because he constantly received threatening messages without eliciting any reaction from the authorities”.

Journalism organizations: End impunity, ensure our life safety

GÜNGÖR ARSLAN MURDER

Journalism organizations: End impunity, ensure our life safety

In the wake of journalist Güngör Arslan’s killing in an armed attack in Kocaeli, professional press organizations have released a joint statement and requested life safety for journalists and an end to impunity for attacks targeting them.

22 February 2022

Attack on columnist Demirağ: The overview of a tangled legal process

AWAITING JUSTICE FOR 985 DAYS

Attack on columnist Demirağ: The overview of a tangled legal process

A civil court of first instance gave a decision of non-jurisdiction in the trial over the attack on Yavuz Selim Demirağ, saying that it was an “attempted killing”. A high criminal court has concluded that it was an “actual bodily harm”.

19 January 2022 Hikmet Adal

'Enough is enough, stop attacks on journalists!'

RADIO JOURNALIST KILLED BY LISTENER

'Enough is enough, stop attacks on journalists!'

The Journalists Union of Turkey says impunity encourages attacks on journalists.

‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’

ASSAULTED JOURNALISTS SPEAK OUT

‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’

Journalist Can Dündar, columnists Yavuz Selim Demirağ, Sabahattin Önkibar, İdris Özyol, Ahmet Takan and grant holder of a local newspaper Şaban Önen speak to bianet about the impunity ensuing physical attacks on themselves.

12 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Police Attacks Three Journalists in Kocaeli

Police Attacks Three Journalists in Kocaeli

While three journalists have been attacked in the northwestern province of Kocaeli as they covered an environmental meeting, a local branch of journalists union condemned the attack and urged authorities to take action.

8 December 2014

Two Female Journalists Attacked

TURKISH JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION INDIGNANT

Two Female Journalists Attacked

In a written statement, the Association of Turkish condemned the verbal and physical violence experienced by Milliyet newspaper writer Nuray Mert and Cumhuriyet newspaper reporter Pelin Ünker.

Journalists Attacked in Edirne and Malatya

Journalists Attacked in Edirne and Malatya

Two journalists were attacked after an event of the Republican People's Party Youth Division in Malatya on 6 May. On the same day, three journalists were assaulted by unidentified individuals in Edirne. Journalists associations condemned the attacks.

Journalists Protest Threats from Municipality's Tuncel in Adana

Journalists Protest Threats from Municipality's Tuncel in Adana

Journalists in Adana are protesting Metropolitan Municipality Assembly’s Acting President Mustafa Tuncel, who said “I will beat up whoever writes against me.” The journalists wore crash helmets and went to the Municipality Building.

Journalists are in Danger, 12 Attacks This Year

Journalists are in Danger, 12 Attacks This Year

12 journalists were attacked in 2010 while on duty. These cases serve as a warning that journalists may be faced with a new attack or be murdered any time.

7 August 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Kurdish Media Condemns Attacks and Oppression

Kurdish Media Condemns Attacks and Oppression

Employees of the Kurdish newspapers Günlük and Azadiya Welat and of the DİHA news agency announced that they are continuously exposed to various forms of oppression. Aykol from Günlük said, "We keep on working despite all physical and legal attacks".

23 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

2 Local Journalists Attacked While on Duty

PRESS FREEDOM

2 Local Journalists Attacked While on Duty

İzzettin Oktay from Duruş newspaper was attacked by the police while covering a DTP event. Seyfullah Ayvalı from Anatolian news agency was assaulted by the municipality when he tried to cover a parliamentary meeting. Both journalists have filed criminal complaints.

9 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Attacks against Journalists on the Rise

Attacks against Journalists on the Rise

The Turkish Journalists Society published a declaration against journalists' increasing exposure to violence lately: "We will not hesitate to apply legal ways in order to seek the rights of our colleagues and we know it as our duty to inform the public".

22 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Six People Arrested for Attack on Local Journalist

Press Freedom

Six People Arrested for Attack on Local Journalist

Following an investigation into the attack on journalist Tuna, six people have been arrested.

3 August 2009 Erol Önderoğlu