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Kurdish journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 303 days in prison

Kurdish journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 303 days in prison

" The secret witness has no single truthful statement. They are merely criminalizing my professional activities. There are only allegations and slander without concrete evidence," Müftüoğlu said durinf the hearing.

29 February 2024

Journalists urge international campaign for imprisoned Kurdish journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu

Journalists urge international campaign for imprisoned Kurdish journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu

Six unions and associations have called on international journalism groups to express support for Müftüoğlu ahead of her next hearing on February 29.

21 February 2024

Imprisoned journalist Müftüoğlu nominated for the Most Resilient Journalist Award

Imprisoned journalist Müftüoğlu nominated for the Most Resilient Journalist Award

Dicle Müftüoğlu, co-chair of the Dicle Firat Journalists Association and an imprisoned journalist, has been nominated for the "Most Resilient Journalist Award" by Free Press Unlimited.

12 September 2023

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.

Media crackdown continues ahead of May 14 elections

Media crackdown continues ahead of May 14 elections

On April 29, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued warrants against 49 people, just a few days after the apprehension of at least 128 individuals, including journalists, politicians, and lawyers, across 21 provinces.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Accused of sending money to the imprisoned journalists Nedim Türfent and Ziya Ataman, Dicle Müftüoğlu has been released on probation after giving her statement to the prosecutor’s office.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

The journalist was not at home when the raid took place. She was later detained at the police department, where she went to give a statement.

47 journalists sentenced to 133 years in prison in Turkey in 2021

DFG REPORT

47 journalists sentenced to 133 years in prison in Turkey in 2021

The Tigris-Euphrates Journalists Association has released its 2021 Report on Violations of Rights Against Journalists: “The government's attitude, pressure and what is happening in terms of press freedom show us that Turkey is a prison for journalists.”