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Journalists protest 'disinformation bill' ahead of parliamentary discussions

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill' ahead of parliamentary discussions

The proposal of a new "disinformation law" has been protested ahead of parliamentary discussions.

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalism groups criticized the arrest of Kurdish journalists and accused the government of spreading disinformation.

Why do journalists oppose disinformation bill?

Why do journalists oppose disinformation bill?

The government aims to silent critical journalism ahead of the elections, according to representatives of journalism groups.

8 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

International journalism organizations call on Turkey to withdraw disinformation bill

International journalism organizations call on Turkey to withdraw disinformation bill

"Disinformation is an important issue and needs to be combatted but not at the price of restricting journalists' rights and the public's rights of freedom of expression," 23 organizations said in a statement.

Eleven journalists detained in Turkey in May

Eleven journalists detained in Turkey in May

According to a new report, 11 journalists were detained and 11 were subjected to ill-treatment in a month.

'Communications Directorate will become the sole authority for news media if new bill passes"

'Communications Directorate will become the sole authority for news media if new bill passes"

The government intends to establish a censorship mechanism for online news media, according to the Journalists' Federation of Turkey.

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

Those who disseminate false information about the "internal and external security of the country, public order and public health" will face up to three years in prison.

Media Throwing Stones at the Rights of the Child

Media Throwing Stones at the Rights of the Child

"Children who threw stones were answered with stones" was the subtitle of news about a demonstration in Mersin. Once more, the media violated the rights of the child. Expressions violating the assumption of innocence were used contrary to the Press Law.

17 August 2010 Semra Pelek