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Journalism despite knowing that one day you will be arrested

Journalism despite knowing that one day you will be arrested

Hakkı Boltan has said,“Journalism is a must in this region. People are aware that there is no life without journalism. They know that freedom and rights are directly connected to press. The government does not understand that.”

15 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Hakkı Boltan sentenced to prison for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan, Davutoğlu

Journalist Hakkı Boltan sentenced to prison for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan, Davutoğlu

The Diyarbakır 12th Penal Court of First Instance has ruled that Hakkı Boltan shall be sentenced to 2 years, 17 days in prison on the grounds that he allegedly insulted President Erdoğan and the then PM Davutoğlu in his press statement during curfews.

Journalist Hakkı Boltan acquitted at first hearing

Journalist Hakkı Boltan acquitted at first hearing

Boltan was put on trial on the grounds that his name was mentioned in the list of delegates seized in a police raid on the office of Democratic Society Congress (DTK). He was facing up to 15 years in prison.

24 February 2021

Free Journalists Initiative Releases Its October Report

Free Journalists Initiative Releases Its October Report

In its report on rights violations committed against journalists in October, Free Journalists Initiative has emphasized that the murder of Bağdu, who was working for Azadiya Welat newspaper and died in an armed attack four years ago, has not yet been brought to light.

5 November 2018