content tagged with nedim turfent

'Time to go to jail again if I want to vote!'

'Time to go to jail again if I want to vote!'

"I am out, but officially I am in jail. I want to be able to cast a vote in these elections where even one vote is seen as so important. Do I have to go to jail in order to be able to vote?"

11 April 2023 Nedim Türfent

Journalist Nedim Türfent released after six and a half years in prison

Journalist Nedim Türfent released after six and a half years in prison

The journalist was arrested in 2016 and was eventually convicted of "terror" crimes.

29 November 2022

Restriction on jailed journalist Nedim Türfent’s meetings with his lawyers

Restriction on jailed journalist Nedim Türfent’s meetings with his lawyers

There is a request for translating the writings of Nedim Türfent as part of a project at New York University, which is now cited as the reason for the restriction.

18 January 2022

The matter of ‘ground zero of borders’ and journalism

PÊGERMOK / NEDİM TÜRFENT

The matter of ‘ground zero of borders’ and journalism

Despite being a journalist who reported from the borderline, the expression “ground zero of borders” disturbs me like a thorn in my skin. As you can guess, there is a reason for this. No? I, in this article, will humbly put my finger on this matter.

14 December 2021 Nedim Türfent

54 freedom of expression organizations call for journalist Nedim Türfent’s release

2,000 DAYS BEHIND BARS

54 freedom of expression organizations call for journalist Nedim Türfent’s release

Today, November 3, marks the 2,000th day of journalist Nedim Türfent’s imprisonment. 54 freedom of expression and human rights organizations around the world have called for his release.

3 November 2021

Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent

Arbitrary book ban against imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent

The letter where Türfent wrote about the book ban was censored by the prison letter committee as well.

12 October 2021 Münker Odabaşı

PEN Melbourne’s new honorary member: Jailed journalist Nedim Türfent

PEN Melbourne’s new honorary member: Jailed journalist Nedim Türfent

Australia’s PEN Melbourne center has announced that journalist Nedim Türfent has been granted honorary membership. Sending a message from prison, the journalist has thanked for "the honor erasing the borders desired to be set by hegemons."

23 September 2021

Are they not journalists, but terrorists?

PÊGERMOK / NEDİM TÜRFENT

Are they not journalists, but terrorists?

The court board commented that “it should be like this and he should write like this”. In doing this, it both attempted to describe what journalism is and caused a grave violation.

16 September 2021 Nedim Türfent

Letter to jailed journalist Nedim Türfent found ‘objectionable’

Letter to jailed journalist Nedim Türfent found ‘objectionable’

A letter was sent to jailed journalist Nedim Türfent. It explained how the expression “We won't look down” came up, with an article titled “A brief history of the command to look down” attached. Both the letter and the article have been found ‘objectionable.’

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

The imprisoned politician has been interviewed by imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent.

English PEN appoints jailed journalist Nedim Türfent as an honorary member

English PEN appoints jailed journalist Nedim Türfent as an honorary member

English PEN has granted honorary membership to journalist Nedim Türfent, who has been sentenced to 8 years, 9 months: “We are proud and honoured to have him among our members and will continue to stand with him until he fully regains these freedoms.”

18 September 2020

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

The MLSA and Press in Arrest have launched a joint campaign for the journalist on the fourth anniversary of his imprisonment.

Day of the Imprisoned Writer: How can you Still Write in That Country?

NOVEMBER 15 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE IMPRISONED WRITER

Day of the Imprisoned Writer: How can you Still Write in That Country?

On November 15 International Day of the Imprisoned Writer, PEN Turkey, Turkish Writers’ Union, Journalists’ Association of Turkey and Turkish Publishers Association have held a joint statement and raised concerns over imprisoned writers.

15 November 2019 Ayşegül Özbek

PEN: Turkey is Prison of Writers and Journalists

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE IMPRISONED WRITER

PEN: Turkey is Prison of Writers and Journalists

PEN Turkey Center and PEN International have released statements on the occasion of November 15 International Day of the Imprisoned Writer. Among the five journalists whose cases are highlighted by the PEN this year is also Nedim Türfent.

14 November 2019

Supreme Court of Appeals Approves Prison Sentence Güven to Journalist Türfent

Supreme Court of Appeals Approves Prison Sentence Güven to Journalist Türfent

Türfent was sentenced to 8 years and 9 months in prison for "membership of an illegal organization."