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‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’
ECTHR CONVICTS TURKEY
‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’
The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the broadcasting and publication ban imposed on the news regarding the Parliamentary investigation launched against four ministers for “corruption” violated freedom of expression.
5 May 2021 Hikmet Adal
Anatomy of ‘journalist prosecutions’ in Turkey
PRESS IN ARREST REPORT
Anatomy of ‘journalist prosecutions’ in Turkey
According to the Press in Arrest’s recent report on journalist prosecutions in Turkey, the country “consistently fails to meet its obligations under international law”.
5 May 2021
‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'
Releasing a report on violations of press freedom in April, CHP MP Çakırözer has raised concerns that the circular of the Directorate General of Security "started to be implemented in a way that restricts freedom of expression and press from the first day."
3 May 2021
‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’
BİA MEDIA MONITORING / JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021
‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’
In the first quarter of 2021, 12 journalists were attacked and one radio presenter was killed in the climate of impunity fostered by the ruling alliance. We wish a happy May 3 World Press Freedom Day in spite of everything.
3 May 2021 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı
Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş
Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş
The Court of Cassation has upheld the prison sentence of 4 years, 8 months given to jailed former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş. Commenting on the issue, HDP’s Dede has said, “The judiciary does what is required by the instruction it received.”
29 April 2021
Lawsuit against police officers who inflicted violence on former bianet reporter Kural
Lawsuit against police officers who inflicted violence on former bianet reporter Kural
Following a ruling of right violation handed down by the Constitutional Court, a lawsuit has been filed against three police officers for “violating the freedom to work and labor” of former bianet reporter Beyza Kural.
27 April 2021 Ayça Söylemez
Erdoğan appeals against acquittal of actors Akpınar and Gezen
‘INSULTING PRESIDENT’
Erdoğan appeals against acquittal of actors Akpınar and Gezen
President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s attorneys have appealed against the acquittal of actors Metin Akpınar and Müjdat Gezen, who were charged with “insulting the President” over their remarks during a TV program.
21 April 2021
ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final
‘INSULTING ERDOĞAN’
ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final
The European Court of Human Rights concluded that main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu’s freedom of expression was violated by his penalization over his remarks about Erdoğan. The Court has rejected the appeal, the ruling has become final.
21 April 2021
Lawyer charged with propagandizing for revolutionary group dissolved 50 years ago
Lawyer charged with propagandizing for revolutionary group dissolved 50 years ago
Bolaç is also charged with insulting judicial authorities because of retweeting another user's tweet.
19 April 2021 Ayça Söylemez
30th censorship on Mezopotamya Agency
30th censorship on Mezopotamya Agency
An access block has been imposed on two websites of Mezopotamya Agency (MA) on the same day.
15 April 2021
Evrensel and bianet are ‘so-called media outlets’, according to prosecutor
Evrensel and bianet are ‘so-called media outlets’, according to prosecutor
A lawsuit has been filed against journalist Cihan Ölmez over his statements to the press regarding curfews. The prosecutor has defined daily Evrensel and bianet as “so-called media outlets backing the organization.”
13 April 2021
ECtHR: Ahmet Altan’s freedom of expression violated
ECtHR: Ahmet Altan’s freedom of expression violated
The European Court of Human Rights has handed down its judgement on jailed journalist-writer Ahmet Altan and journalist Murat Aksoy. The court has concluded that their freedom of expression has been violated.
13 April 2021
Press in Arrest: 41 journalists behind bars in Turkey
MARCH 2021 REPORT
Press in Arrest: 41 journalists behind bars in Turkey
The Press in Arrest initiative has released its March 2021 Press Freedom Report: “In March, journalists in Turkey once again spent much of their time at courthouses. During the month, at least 79 journalists appeared before a judge.”
12 April 2021
‘Freedom of Artistic Expression: What happened to the canary in the coal mine?’
SPEAK UP WEBINAR
‘Freedom of Artistic Expression: What happened to the canary in the coal mine?’
In a webinar to be held in English and simultaneously interpreted into Turkish, the participants will have the opportunity to refresh their basic knowledge on the artistic freedom of expression and search for answers to a number of questions.
9 April 2021
Judgeship blocks access to 3 websites of JinNews
Judgeship blocks access to 3 websites of JinNews
With the decision of the Diyarbakır 1st Penal Judgeship of Peace, an access block has been imposed on three websites where JinNews was publishing news.
6 April 2021
78 lawsuits and investigations against 69 lawyers in a year
DİYARBAKIR BAR ASSOCIATION REPORT
78 lawsuits and investigations against 69 lawyers in a year
According to a report released by the Diyarbakır Bar Association, last year, at least 69 lawyers, including former bar chairs, faced at last 78 lawsuits and investigations over their institutional and professional activities.
6 April 2021
Most performing artists experience censorship, survey shows
Most performing artists experience censorship, survey shows
Sixty-six percent of respondents predict that the situation regarding freedom of expression will be worse or much worse in the next five years, according to a survey among artists.
29 March 2021
Ruhi Karadağ detained at airport
Ruhi Karadağ detained at airport
Journalist, writer and documentarian Ruhi Karadağ has been detained for allegedly propagandizing for a terrorist organization in one of his books. He is expected to appear before the judge today, on March 25.
25 March 2021
IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey
IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey
International Press Institute has addressed an open letter to the President of the European Council ahead of EU leaders’ meeting this week and called on the European Council to prioritize press freedom in Turkey.
24 March 2021
Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet
Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet
Hakan Aygün has been sentenced to 7 months, 15 days in prison over a tweet containing a wordplay with IBAN and "iman," which means "faith" in Turkish.
16 March 2021
State-run news agency censors condolence letter for actor’s passing
State-run news agency censors condolence letter for actor’s passing
Actor Ferhan Şensoy has penned a letter to be read out by his daughter at the funeral of actor Rasim Öztekin. In reporting the news, Anadolu Agency (AA) has censored the expression “in a joyous tavern.”
11 March 2021
'AKP is the biggest obstacle for artistic freedom in Turkey'
Q&A WITH DR. SRIRAK PLIPAT
'AKP is the biggest obstacle for artistic freedom in Turkey'
"Turkish authorities over the years have been determined to systematically suppress any political dissent, including opposition voices expressed through art and by artists," says the director of Freemuse.
8 March 2021 Hikmet Adal
Turkey’s 'Ferhat Tunç' request rejected by Germany again
Turkey’s 'Ferhat Tunç' request rejected by Germany again
The Darmstadt Prosecutor’s Office has rejected the local court’s request for taking the statement of Ferhat Tunç in Germany. The musician is charged with “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” and “insulting the President” with a social media post.
3 March 2021
‘Freedom of artistic expression continuously curbed in Turkey’
FREEMUSE REPORT
‘Freedom of artistic expression continuously curbed in Turkey’
Freemuse, an international organization defending artistic freedom, has released its “State of Artistic Freedom 2021” report, analyzing 978 acts of violations of artistic freedom in 89 countries and online spaces in 2020.
26 February 2021
Ruling of right violation for journalist’s arrest over a tweet
Ruling of right violation for journalist’s arrest over a tweet
The Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to personal liberty and security of journalist Hakan Aygün has been violated by his arrest over a tweet containing a wordplay with IBAN and "iman," which means "faith" in Turkish in a religious context.
23 February 2021
‘This Constitutional Court ruling is a precedent for all journalists’
LAWYER MERİÇ EYÜBOĞLU
‘This Constitutional Court ruling is a precedent for all journalists’
Meriç Eyüboğlu, the attorney of former bianet reporter Beyza Kural, has spoken to bianet about the Constitutional Court’s ruling of right violation given for the police violence that Kural was subjected to while covering a students’ protest in 2015.
23 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez
Ruling of right violation for police violence against former bianet reporter Kural
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
Ruling of right violation for police violence against former bianet reporter Kural
Constitutional Court has given its ruling regarding the police violence against former bianet reporter Beyza Kural after 5.5 years. The Court has concluded that it was intended as humiliation to say, “Nothing is the same anymore, we will make you learn this.”
18 February 2021
Turkey to pay damages for censorship in Silivri Prison
ECtHR JUDGEMENT
Turkey to pay damages for censorship in Silivri Prison
When he was arrested in Silivri Prison, lawyer Demir requested access to certain websites so that he could prepare his defense. His request was rejected. The ECtHR has now concluded that his freedom of expression has been violated.
9 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez
Press in Arrest: Two journalists appeared before a judge in Turkey every day
JANUARY 2021 REPORT
Press in Arrest: Two journalists appeared before a judge in Turkey every day
Press in Arrest initiative has released its January 2021 Press Freedom Report: “In Turkey, the developments concerning press freedom and journalists’ trials in January 2021 constituted a sort of ‘handbook for prosecuting journalists’.”
5 February 2021
Mezopotamya Agency’s Managing Editor acquitted at first hearing
Mezopotamya Agency’s Managing Editor acquitted at first hearing
Put on trial over a news report titled "Bugs mixed with arrestees' food in Bayburt", journalist Ferhat Çelik has been acquitted at his first hearing.
2 February 2021
‘Putting an artwork on trial is against the basics of free speech’
BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
‘Putting an artwork on trial is against the basics of free speech’
The students of Boğaziçi University demand the release of their friends who have been arrested over a picture displayed in an outdoor art exhibition at the South Campus.
1 February 2021
Freedom of expression in Turkey in numbers
Freedom of expression in Turkey in numbers
Releasing a figures-based overview of press freedom and freedom of expression in Turkey, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has indicated that over 200 journalists have been imprisoned in Turkey over the past five years.
1 February 2021
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