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Journalists in İstanbul express solidarity with arrested Kurdish journalists

Journalists in İstanbul express solidarity with arrested Kurdish journalists

"Those who cannot stop reporting are trying to arrest those who report. If the press is silenced, then the people are silenced and blindfolded," HDP deputy Piroğlu said during the event.

24 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

The MHP leader slammed Netflix over TV series that are "harmful to the family."

Court acquits police officer who killed waste worker in Diyarbakır

Court acquits police officer who killed waste worker in Diyarbakır

It was evident that the defendant had shot the waste worker, according to the plaintiff attorneys.

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.

In solidarity with their arrested colleagues, journalists traveled to Diyarbakır

In solidarity with their arrested colleagues, journalists traveled to Diyarbakır

A group of journalists from İstanbul and Ankara traveled to Diyarbakır in solidarity for the 16 journalists who were arrested last week. Journalists said, "We are here to say Kurdish journalists are not alone."

Turkey's ruling alliance further clamps down on press as its support falls below critical threshold

Turkey's ruling alliance further clamps down on press as its support falls below critical threshold

AKP, MHP advance with the "disinformation bill" • Sixteen Kurdish journalists remanded in custody after eight days in detention • LGBTI+ group cancels event after threats by Islamic groups • Refugee waste workers attacked in İstanbul

20 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

LGBTI+ Pride picnic canceled after being targeted

LGBTI+ Pride picnic canceled after being targeted

A crowd chanting "Takbir" gathered in front of the campus of İstanbul University and threatened the LGBTI+s. The picnic has been canceled.

Prisoner with disabilities who was kept in solitary confinement dies

Prisoner with disabilities who was kept in solitary confinement dies

Despite being 98 percent disabled, Bekir Güven was sent to jail after his sentence for his social media posts was upheld. "It was the worst three days of my life," he had said.

Journalist İnci Hekimoğlu detained in dawn raid after being targeted by far-right politician

Journalist İnci Hekimoğlu detained in dawn raid after being targeted by far-right politician

Because of her tweets from 2014 and 2015, the journalist is investigated for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization." She would go to the police station had she been summoned, she said after her release.

Street artist given deferred prison sentence for insulting president

Street artist given deferred prison sentence for insulting president

The artist nicknamed "İzinsiz" had altered a painting on a billboard, drawing a figure hanging from the crescent and star, which symbolizes the flag of Turkey.

Diyarbakır detentions: 16 journalists remanded in custody, six released

Diyarbakır detentions: 16 journalists remanded in custody, six released

Last week, police detained 22 people in raids targeting Kurdish journalists and media outlets in Diyarbakır.

The state sends the dead body of a PKK member in a storage box

The state sends the dead body of a PKK member in a storage box

The family of a PKK member has received the dead body of their children in a storage box. The dead body of Agit İpek, who died in a conflict in Dersim in 2017, was sent to the family in a plastic box by cargo in May 2020.

Detention of Kurdish journalists: Prosecutors seek arrest of Aziz Oruç, Safiye Alagaş

Detention of Kurdish journalists: Prosecutors seek arrest of Aziz Oruç, Safiye Alagaş

Journalists and NGO representatives gathered in front of the Diyarbakır Courthouse to protest the detentions.

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

Detained journalists: Fabrication of evidence might be taking place

Detained journalists: Fabrication of evidence might be taking place

Journalists who have been kept in custody in Diyarbakır for 7 days have drawn attention to the possibility of fabrication of evidence. "We did not commit any crime other than journalism."

Accused of amplifying critical reporting, Google says it has no special algorithm for Turkey

Accused of amplifying critical reporting, Google says it has no special algorithm for Turkey

A parliamentary company had requested the company to explain its algorithms after claims that it favors outlets critical of the government.

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.

Many journalists detained in police raids across Diyarbakır

Many journalists detained in police raids across Diyarbakır

Police raided homes of journalists and the office of a news agency in the early hours of the morning.

After Adana, Mersin also bans Kurdish adaptation of Moliere play

After Adana, Mersin also bans Kurdish adaptation of Moliere play

Despite previously permitting the play, the Mersin Governor's Office canceled the event 20 hours before the scheduled time.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Accused of sending money to the imprisoned journalists Nedim Türfent and Ziya Ataman, Dicle Müftüoğlu has been released on probation after giving her statement to the prosecutor’s office.

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.

Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

The court has converted the sentence to a monetary fine of 10,500 lira. Yıldırım had withdrawn his complaint.

Journalist Berivan Altan investigated over report on attack on Kurdish family

Journalist Berivan Altan investigated over report on attack on Kurdish family

The reporter was asked whether she had received instructions from anyone to report on the incident.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

The journalist was not at home when the raid took place. She was later detained at the police department, where she went to give a statement.

Ninth anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Police use tear gas against crowd

Ninth anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Police use tear gas against crowd

The crowd is allowed to hold a gathering in an alley in Taksim while İstiklal Avenue, Taksim Square and the Gezi Park are closed by the police.

31 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

Joint statement by 57 bar associations against concert bans: 'Don't be afraid of arts'

Joint statement by 57 bar associations against concert bans: 'Don't be afraid of arts'

Several concerts and other cultural events have been banned in various places of Turkey over the past month.

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

Three Tv outlets are facing monetary fines for broadcasting Kılıçdaroğlu's claims that Erdoğan was preparing to flee the country after a possible defeat in the elections.

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.

Women prisoners lack access to sanitary pads and wax

Women prisoners lack access to sanitary pads and wax

Sexual harassment by prison staff, working for long hours for low salaries, need for legal advice… Women prisoners face various difficulties in Turkey.

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

The Press Law will be amended to cover online news outlets, which will have the same criminal and legal responsibility as the periodical publications.

bianet reporter Ruken Tuncel gives statement after complaint by academic

bianet reporter Ruken Tuncel gives statement after complaint by academic

The academic accuses the journalist of "violating her privacy." The police also asked Tuncel about her reports and social media posts unrelated to the complaint.

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