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Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı
Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı
Journalist and writer Ahmet Nesin, TİHV President Korur Fincancı and RSF Turkey Representative and bianet rapporteur Önderoğlu have been referred to the court demanding arrest for participating in the Editorship in Chief on Watch Campaign for Özgür Gündem daily.
20 June 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Elif Akgül
Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı
Arrest Demanded for Özgür Gündem’s Editors in Chief on Watch; Önderoğlu, Nesin, Korur Fincancı
Journalist and writer Ahmet Nesin, TİHV President Korur Fincancı and RSF Turkey Representative and bianet rapporteur Önderoğlu have been referred to the court demanding arrest for participating in the Editorship in Chief on Watch Campaign for Özgür Gündem daily.
20 June 2016
Press Organizations React Against Attack on Journalists in Midyat
Press Organizations React Against Attack on Journalists in Midyat
The press trade bodies TGF, RSF, and DİSK Press Labor have reacted against the attack carried out on the three journalists in Midyat.
10 June 2016 Elif Akgül
RSF Representative: Journalism Being ‘Criminalized’
RSF Representative: Journalism Being ‘Criminalized’
RSF Turkey Representative Önderoğlu speaking as to journalists being not allowed into Turkey has said, “This attitude involves the message that ‘Love it or leave it’ against the ones who don’t truckle to New Turkey, criticize the President, question the foreign policies”.
26 April 2016 Elif Akgül
Turkey Drops Off to 151st on Press Freedom Ranking
Turkey Drops Off to 151st on Press Freedom Ranking
Turkey has been ranked as 151st seeing a fall from 149th on Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Index. South Sudan, Mexica, Pakistan, and Russia have taken place ahead of Turkey.
20 April 2016
Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial
Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial
International freedom of expression organizations and others from Turkey have come together upon call from TGC, TGS, ÇGD, DİSK-Press, News Union and Press Institute for releasing the journalists in prison.
25 March 2016
Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information
Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information
Journalist organizations have launched a campaign to call for releasing the journalists in prison and declare demands for ensuring freedom of press and expression with support from EFJ, IFJ, EJN and RSF.
11 March 2016
Reactions Against Attack on Yeni Şafak, Yeni Akit
Reactions Against Attack on Yeni Şafak, Yeni Akit
International Press Institute, Reporters Without Borders and Journalists Association of Turkey have condemned the attack carried out with arms and molotov bombs on Yeni Şafak and Yeni Akit.
11 February 2016
RSF Shows Reaction Against MİT Trucks Indictment
RSF Shows Reaction Against MİT Trucks Indictment
Reporters Without Borders shows reaction against demanding aggravated life imprisonment for journalist Can Dündar and Erdem Gül over the report on National Security Organization’s trucks.
28 January 2016
International Journalism Organizations in Silivri for Dündar, Gül
International Journalism Organizations in Silivri for Dündar, Gül
Representatives of IPI, CPJ, RSF, EJN, IFJ, and EFJ whose demand to meet Can Dündar and Erdem Gül rejected have held a press statement in front of Silivri prison and kept “Hope Watch”.
27 January 2016
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Murdered Syrian Journalists
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Murdered Syrian Journalists
ISIS claiming responsibility for two murdered Syrian journalists in Urfa has said “They thought they were safe in Turkkey" on its social media account.
2 November 2015
Freedom of Expression Organizations Warn Journalists, Government, EU
Freedom of Expression Organizations Warn Journalists, Government, EU
The committee composed of international press and freedom of expression organizations have held series of talks in Turkey and declared their findings and suggestions to public in press conference
22 October 2015 Elif Akgül
Turkey Ranks in Top 3 For Violence Against Journalists
Turkey Ranks in Top 3 For Violence Against Journalists
According to RSF’s 2014 Round Up of Abuses Against Journalists, Turkey ranked as third after Ukraine and Venezuela in terms of violence against journalists with 117 cases.
17 December 2014
Erol Önderoğlu Receives “İsmail Gaspıralı” Award
Erol Önderoğlu Receives “İsmail Gaspıralı” Award
"İsmail Gaspıralı Bey Journalism and Human Rights Award" has been given to Erol Önderoğlu, Reports Without Borders (RSF) Turkey representative.
24 October 2014
Verdict Awaiting For Füsun Erdoğan
Verdict Awaiting For Füsun Erdoğan
Focusing on the judicial inconsistencies, Önderoğlu (RSF) and Orberg (EFJ) urged authorities to release Füsun Erdoğan, a jailed bianet writer and former Özgür Radyo coordinator within Gaye case.
4 November 2013 Elif Akgül
Press Freedom Associations Call for Journalists' Release
ARRESTED JOURNALISTS
Press Freedom Associations Call for Journalists' Release
The Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued a statement calling for the release of imprisoned journalists in Turkey, while the Brussels-based European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) also said they were closely monitoring the press trials in Turkey.
13 September 2012
"Laughable" Internet Bans
"Laughable" Internet Bans
Reporters Without Borders criticized the application of the internet filtering system in Turkey and also the access bans to many sites. Even though the list of banned words was described as "laughable" it still constitutes a restriction of freedoms, RSF warned.
14 March 2012
"After victory for free speech in France, Turkey's turn next?"
"After victory for free speech in France, Turkey's turn next?"
Reporters Without Borders appreciated the French Constitutional Court's decision against the law proposal related the denial of genocide. The international organization now urged Turkish authorities to fulfil their responsibilities regarding free speech.
2 March 2012
Judicial Reform Bill - Step into the Right Direction
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS
Judicial Reform Bill - Step into the Right Direction
Reporters Without Borders examined the third Judicial Reform Bill and announced, "RSF hopes that it represents a first step towards more significant reforms, or else its impact will be minimal".
10 February 2012
Turkey Loses Ground again in World Press Freedom Index
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS
Turkey Loses Ground again in World Press Freedom Index
Turkey fell back ten places to number 148 in the 2011-2012 World Press Freedom Index. According to the report of Reporters Without Borders, press freedom is in an even worse state in only 31 countries.
26 January 2012
The 10 Most Dangerous Places for Journalists
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS
The 10 Most Dangerous Places for Journalists
Reporters Without Borders compiled a list of the world's ten most dangerous places for the media. According to the report, 66 journalists were killed in 2012.
2 January 2012
"Safety of Life Comes First Before the News"
TGS PRESIDENT İPEKÇİ:
"Safety of Life Comes First Before the News"
The Anadolu News Agency sends five reporters to London for a war correspondence training. Journalists' Union President İpekçi commented, "Training for correspondents who report from conflict zones is essential. They also have to contract a life insurance".
2 December 2011 Nilay Vardar
RSF Criticized Government Directives to the Media
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS
RSF Criticized Government Directives to the Media
Reporters without Borders described the recent declaration of five major Turkish news agencies as "disturbing". The declaration, seen by RSF as a "serious threat to freedom of information", came after a meeting of PM Erdoğan with media owners and executives.
28 October 2011
RSF Secretary General Julliard in Istanbul
RSF Secretary General Julliard in Istanbul
Reporters without Borders Secretary General Juillard holds a press conference in Istanbul on Monday to draw attention to the arrests of journalists in Turkey and violations of press freedom. Journalist Saymaz and TGC Secretary General Güneş will join the conference as well.
19 April 2011
Arrests of Journalists Protested in Turkey and Abroad
Arrests of Journalists Protested in Turkey and Abroad
Protestors in Ankara wore a black band around their mouths to express their protest against the arrest of journalists Şık and Şener. Press members in Istanbul called for legal amendments and the release of the detained journalists. HRW and RSF criticized the arrests and restriction on press freedom.
7 March 2011
"Legislative Straitjacket Stifles Media Freedom"
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS
"Legislative Straitjacket Stifles Media Freedom"
RSF criticized the Turkish government for more than 25 articles in the Turkish Criminal Law and the Anti-Terror law that restrict press freedom and free speech. The drafted amendments were only "cosmetic and superficial changes", RSF said.
3 December 2010 Erhan Üstündağ
RSF: Turkey Did not Learn its Lesson from ECHR Decision
HRANT DINK MUDER TRIAL
RSF: Turkey Did not Learn its Lesson from ECHR Decision
Reporters without Borders criticized the latest hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial: "The delays, obstacles and setbacks still dogging this trial seem to indicate a continuing desire to shed as little light as possible on a case of national importance".
29 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
President Gül Admits Deficits in Press Freedom
President Gül Admits Deficits in Press Freedom
After Turkey's poor performance in the RSF World Press Freedom Index, President Gül admitted "a few complaints and deficits" regarding press freedom. He said that all thoughts should be free as long as they were not concerned with violence.
22 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Turkey in Free Fall
WORD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX
Turkey in Free Fall
Turkey ranges in 138th position among 178 countries reviewed for the World Press Freedom Index issued by Reporters without Borders. This is a further decline compared to last year's 122nd rank. RSF criticized the quickly increasing number of sanctions against journalists.
21 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
RSF Condemns Punishment of HaberTürk
RSF Condemns Punishment of HaberTürk
Reporters without Boarders condemned the punishment imposed on Haber Türk by the Radio and TV Supreme Council as "censorship pure and simple". RSF claimed that writer Nişanyan fulfilled his duty as a journalist and called on the council to withdraw the punishment.
30 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Media Freedom Activists Bring Lawsuit against Google Ban
INTERNET CENSORSHIP
Media Freedom Activists Bring Lawsuit against Google Ban
Akdeniz from Bilgi University and Altıparmak from Ankara University will appeal to the ban of certain Google services imposed by the Telecommunication Communication Presidency. bianet.org publication coordinator Kürkçü criticized the restrictions which directly harm the work of bianet. The Turkish Journalists Association and Reporters without Borders condemned the ban.
8 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Tolga Korkut
Journalist Associations Criticize Heavy Sentence of Kurdish Journalist
Journalist Associations Criticize Heavy Sentence of Kurdish Journalist
National and international journalists associations criticized the prison sentence of 166.5 years handed down to journalist Vedat Kurşun. The decision is viewed as highly disproportional and politically motivated. The associations urge for a review of the referring legislations.
18 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
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