CPJ calls for journalist Derya Okatan’s release, forensic examination of evidence
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called on Turkish authorities to immediately release journalist Derya Okatan and conduct a proper forensic examination...
Turkish journalist jailed over report alleging expired meat served at public hospital
A Turkish court on Tuesday jailed local journalist Hasan Güraksu under Turkey’s disinformation law over a report alleging that expired meat was being used...
Journalist groups urge X to stop blocking news accounts in Turkey
International and Turkish journalism organizations on Tuesday urged X to reject vague or disproportionate blocking requests from Turkey, warning that restrictions on entire accounts...
Turkish journalist jailed over classified files she says were planted on previously seized hard...
A Turkish court has jailed journalist Derya Okatan over classified documents found on an external hard drive, although she denied any connection to the...
Kurdish journalist faces terrorism propaganda investigation over reporting shared on social media
Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into Rabia Önver, a reporter for the pro-Kurdish JINNEWS agency, on accusations of disseminating terrorist propaganda in social...
Turkey uses disinformation law to silence journalists, CPJ says
Turkey is using its disinformation law to criminalize independent reporting through repeated detentions and prosecutions, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Monday, urging...
Turkish court shuts down independent news site T24 over alleged ‘LGBT propaganda’
An İstanbul court has shut down independent news website T24 and its social media accounts over content prosecutors described as “LGBT propaganda,” marking a...
2 journalists jailed over footage shared with media in probe into 2009 death of...
Turkey has jailed two journalists pending trial in an investigation into the 2009 helicopter crash that killed nationalist politician Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu, with an account...
Kurdish journalist indicted on terrorism propaganda charges over social media posts
Turkish prosecutors are seeking up to five years in prison for Öznur Değer, editor of the pro-Kurdish JINNEWS agency, over social media posts containing...
Another journalist arrested in Turkey under controversial disinformation law
An İstanbul court has arrested another journalist under the country’s controversial disinformation law, days after YouTube journalist Ali Tarakçı was jailed over a social...
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