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The state of press freedom in Turkey: 18 journalists sentenced to prison in 3 months

2021 4TH QUARTERLY REPORT

The state of press freedom in Turkey: 18 journalists sentenced to prison in 3 months

According to a report published by Expression Interrupted, in the last quarter of 2021, 203 journalists appeared before the judge in 98 cases, which means on average, 70 journalists stood trial in more than 30 cases monthly during the reporting period.

27 January 2022

Journalists ‘cannot breathe’ in Turkey

REPORT

Journalists ‘cannot breathe’ in Turkey

According to a report published by Expression Interrupted, 109 journalists stood trial in May and June, four of whom were sentenced to a total of 9 years, 8 months in prison. Police violence against journalists increased, with 5 journalists physically attacked.

Press freedom in Turkey: 213 journalists stood trial in the first 4 months of 2021

EXPRESSION INTERRUPTED

Press freedom in Turkey: 213 journalists stood trial in the first 4 months of 2021

According to the first Freedom of Expression and the Press Agenda report of Expression Interrupted, 20 journalists were sentenced to 57 years, 10 months in prison in total in the first four months of this year.