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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.

Kurdish journalist Aziz Oruç reflects on 400 days behind bars

Kurdish journalist Aziz Oruç reflects on 400 days behind bars

Oruç is one of the 15 journalists who were remanded in custody on "terror" allegations and released after their first hearing 13 months later.

19 July 2023 Nedim Türfent

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

Access to Kurdish rights-focused Yeni Yaşam newspaper's website blocked for fourth time

The newspaper has changed its web address to circumvent the ban.

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

IMPRESSIONS FROM DİYARBAKIR

Kurdish journalists released after 400 days, but justice remains elusive

People waiting for justice under trees int he scorching heat of Diyarbakır, a self-contradictory indictment, and bans imposed by the presiding judge...

13 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

bianet's book on press freedom referenced during parliamentary discussions

bianet's book on press freedom referenced during parliamentary discussions

Green Left MP Ayşegül Doğan made reference to the book while discussing violations of freedom of expression against Kurdish media outlets.

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Many greet released journalists coming out of prison in Diyarbakır

Fifteen imprisoned journalists released by the court yesterday in Diyarbakır have come out of prison in the evening.

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

Court releases fifteen Kurdish journalists in Diyarbakır

After 13 months behind bars without appearing in court, Serdar Altan, Aziz Oruç, Mehmet Ali Ertaş, Zeynel Abidin Bulut, Ömer Çelik, Mazlum Güler, İbrahim Koyuncu, Neşe Toprak, Elif Üngür, Abdurrahman Öncü, Suat Doğuhan, Remziye Temel, Ramazan Geciken, Lezgin Akdeniz, and Mehmet Şahin are to be released today pending trial.

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

18 KURDISH JOURNALISTS APPEARED IN COURT TODAY

'There is a single newspaper in Kurdish at the moment and it is standing trial'

The imprisoned Kurdish journalists appeared in court today after 13 months in the case where 18 journalists are standing trial. Journalism unions and organizations, as well as opposition MPs were present in the hearing to support them.

11 July 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Nine Kurdish journalists who spent nine months in pre-trial detention on "terrorism-related" charges have had their second hearing.

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

The journalist was remanded in custody following her detention in late April.

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

"Our news articles, the photographs we use, books, and news notes have become the subject of accusations," the journalist said in her defense at the hearing.

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Zeynel Bulut, one of the 15 Kurdish journalists arrested on "terror" charges last year, was hospitalized due to his illness.

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

The party members did not allow the K24 microphone on the lectern during the press conference of the two leaders.

Journalist MP candidates react to colleagues being arrested in Diyarbakır

Journalist MP candidates react to colleagues being arrested in Diyarbakır

Hasan Cemal, Cengiz Çandar, Umur Talu and İrfan Değirmenci, the journalist parliamentary candidates running in the May 14 elections believe that arresting of four journalists in Diyarbakır show that Erdoğan's fear grows as the elections near.

28 April 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Ten journalists were among over 120 people who were detained as part of an investigation into Kurdish-linked political parties, journalists, lawyers and artists.

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Police detained the journalist working for a Kurdish-focused news agency while she was leaving her home.

Court accepts indictment against 18 Kurdish media workers

Court accepts indictment against 18 Kurdish media workers

Sixteen of the suspects have been remanded in custody since June. The prosecutors have charged the suspects with "being a member of an illegal organization."

Journalist prevented from visiting colleague in prison

Journalist prevented from visiting colleague in prison

A Diyarbakır prison has denied Kurdish journalist Serdar Altan a visit with his colleague.

Kurdish journalist Hamdullah Bayram arrested in 'terror' case

Kurdish journalist Hamdullah Bayram arrested in 'terror' case

Bayram was among the 11 Kurdish journalists who were detained in the October raids.

Police detain journalist in Mersin

Police detain journalist in Mersin

Hamdullah Bayram working for Yeni Yaşam newspaper was detained in the scope of the investigation of the eleven correspondents of Mezopotamya Agency and JINNEWS.

Police detain grant holder of Kurdish news agency

Police detain grant holder of Kurdish news agency

Ferhat Çelik was detained at an İstanbul police station, where he had gone to give a statement. He was released later in the day, after giving a statement to the prosecutor's office.

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

Ceylan Şahinli was not yet a journalist when the events mentioned in the indictment took place.

Arrest of Kurdish journalists: Türkiye must end 'equating journalism with terrorism,' says CPJ

Arrest of Kurdish journalists: Türkiye must end 'equating journalism with terrorism,' says CPJ

After months behind bars, several Kurdish journalists were indicted on February 8. they are facing up to 15 years in prison on "terror" charges.

23 February 2023

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into strip search of women journalists

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into strip search of women journalists

Five journalists were strip-searched during their admission to the prison because there were CDs in their belongings. The prosecutors refused to investigate their complaint, concluding that the search was in line with the regulations.

Sixteen journalists imprisoned in Diyarbakır waiting for indictment for five months

Sixteen journalists imprisoned in Diyarbakır waiting for indictment for five months

According to Dicle Fırat Journalists Association Co-Chair Dicle Müftüoğlu, the preparation of the journalists' indictment is deliberately put on hold.

15 November 2022 Hikmet Adal

Solidarity campaign with Kurdish media outlets following arrests: 'One article from each of you'

Solidarity campaign with Kurdish media outlets following arrests: 'One article from each of you'

Twenty-six employees of two Kurdish news agencies have been sent behind bars since June. Also, the police have seized some of their equipment. A new campaign calls on journalists to support the Mezopotamya Agency and JINNEWS.

3 November 2022

Who are the nine arrested Kurdish journalists?

Who are the nine arrested Kurdish journalists?

Detained during house raids across six cities, nine journalists working for Kurdish media outlets have been remanded in custody on suspicion of "being a member of a terrorist organization."

31 October 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist with 45-day-old baby released to house arrest

Journalist with 45-day-old baby released to house arrest

Zemo Ağgöz is one of the 11 journalists who were detained in a "terrorism" investigation.

27 October 2022

Police detain at least 25 in protests in Kadıköy

Police detain at least 25 in protests in Kadıköy

Two separate demonstrations were held in İstanbul's Kadıköy against the detention of 11 Kurdish journalists and the head of the Turkish Medical Association.

27 October 2022

Assassinated journalist Musa Anter's family applies to top court following dismissal of case

Assassinated journalist Musa Anter's family applies to top court following dismissal of case

The case concerning the Kurdish journalist's 1992 assassination was dropped due to the statute of limitations last month.

21 October 2022

Killed Kurdish journalist Nagihan Akarsel's funeral held under heavy police presence

Killed Kurdish journalist Nagihan Akarsel's funeral held under heavy police presence

Akarsel was shot dead in Iraqi Kurdistan. Her body was brought to Türkiye by land as the authorities reportedly did not allow air transport. Police blocked the entry of many people to her village to attend the funeral.

13 October 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Arrested Kurdish journalists not indicted despite two months behind bars

Arrested Kurdish journalists not indicted despite two months behind bars

"The fact that the indictment has not been prepared even though the preparation for the indictment was done is practically an example of punishment," said a lawyer for the journalists.

17 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

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