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Press Freedom

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Journalist Convicted for News on PKK Leader
Journalist Convicted for News on PKK Leader
Journalist Atay from Batman was sentenced to jail for 1 month and 7 days for a news item about KCK leader Karayılan. "We were punished for a statement that was published by everybody", Atay criticized. News about Karayılan brought also other journalists to court.
9 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez
International Call for Freedom for Arrested Turkish Journalists
FREEDOM FOR JOURNALISTS CONGRESS
International Call for Freedom for Arrested Turkish Journalists
At the Freedom for Journalists Congress on 3 May in Istanbul, representatives of the OSCE, Reporters without Borders and several other international organizations called for the immediate release of journalists in prison. Judicial practices were seen as problematic.
4 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu
World Press Freedom Day Welcomed by 103 "Defendants of Opinion"
BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT
World Press Freedom Day Welcomed by 103 "Defendants of Opinion"
By 31 March, 5 journalists were in prison for their writings, another 42 press members in the context of operations like "Ergenekon" and other major trials and investigations. Within 3 months, 13 people were sentenced to monetary fines and almost 22 years in jail on the grounds of their opinions on the Kurdish question.
2 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu
Journalists' Impact on Labour Day
Journalists' Impact on Labour Day
A group of journalists urged their colleagues to join the 1 May demonstrations in Istanbul to raise their voices for the release of arrested journalists Şık and Şener. The journalists will accompany the socialist trade union DİSK with their call for press freedom and fundamental rights.
27 April 2011 Nilay Vardar
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
"Freedom from Expression" - Part of Daily Routine in Turkey
VOLKAN YILMAZ AND SINAN EDEN
"Freedom from Expression" - Part of Daily Routine in Turkey
"We argue that freedom from expression has always been an integral part of our daily lives and seems to become much more so in near future" say Volkan Yılmaz, a Turkish PHD at the University of Leeds (UK) and Sinan Eden from the Bosporus University.
4 April 2011
Wave of International Concern Continues
PRESS FREEDOM
Wave of International Concern Continues
Concern about press freedom in Turkey was now also expressed in a joint statement by the European Turkish Journalists Association, the German Journalists Union and the European Federation of Journalists. "Press freedom in Turkey is under threat", the organizations said.
31 March 2011
Istanbul Bar Association on the Street for Press Freedom
Istanbul Bar Association on the Street for Press Freedom
About 500 members of the Istanbul Bar Association demonstrated against custody and arrests of journalists on Tuesday and called for an independent judiciary. Their motto was "Rule of law instead of police state". They laid down a wreath in front of the Atatürk bust.
23 March 2011 Elif Gençkal
"Concerned about Situation of Journalists in Turkey"
EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS
"Concerned about Situation of Journalists in Turkey"
EFJ President König deplored the lack of freedom of expression and press freedom in Turkey. He also claimed a lack of democracy and emphasized that the violation of press freedom and freedom of expression could not be seen as an "internal affair".
22 March 2011 Ekin Karaca
Support for Detained Journalists Does not Abate
Support for Detained Journalists Does not Abate
The Freedom for Journalists organized a demonstration in Ankara with their demands to "release detained journalists from prison" and "amend laws that restrict press freedom and freedom of expression.
21 March 2011 Burcu Ballıktaş
Freedom House Critic of Press Freedom in Turkey
Freedom House Critic of Press Freedom in Turkey
The US American rights organization Freedom House expressed concern about press freedom in Turkey also in respect to the recent developments. In a press release it was said that continuing harassment and detentions of journalists were an "alarming threat to press freedom".
17 March 2011
Thousands of People Demonstrate for "Freedom for Journalists"
Thousands of People Demonstrate for "Freedom for Journalists"
Thousands of people demonstrated against the arrest of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener in Taksim in the centre of Istanbul on Sunday. This was the second protest march for the detained journalists.
14 March 2011
Turkish Journalists Association: "A Dark Year for Press Freedom"
Turkish Journalists Association: "A Dark Year for Press Freedom"
After eleven people, mostly journalists, were taken into custody under the Ergenekon investigation, the Turkish Journalists Association warned that "crimes of thought are on the rise again". The Contemporary Lawyers Association sees a fair trial endangered.
4 March 2011 Erol Önderoğlu,Nilay Vardar
CPJ: Press Freedom in Turkey Unstable
CPJ: Press Freedom in Turkey Unstable
The 2010 report of the Committee to Protect Journalists criticized punishments handed down to Turkish journalists on the grounds of their reports about the Kurdish question or the Ergenekon case. The report also drew attention to the slow procedures of the Dink murder case.
18 February 2011
"Freedom and Security for Press Workers"
WORKING JOURNALISTS DAY
"Freedom and Security for Press Workers"
On the Working Journalists Day on 10 January, the Freedom for Journalists Platform demanded to release detained journalists and lift government applications that obstruct press freedom. Journalist Şener argued that "pressure of journalists against journalists should be revealed".
11 January 2011 Emir Çelik,Serkan Demir
"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
Deputy PM Arınç: 'Censorship Occurs in Banana Republic'...
Deputy PM Arınç: 'Censorship Occurs in Banana Republic'...
In a meeting on local media organized by the Turkish Journalists Association and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Deputy PM Arınç said, "We think that a media with bans and censorship can only exist in oppressive regimes and i a banana republic".
29 November 2010 Berivan Tapan
President Gül: Legal Reforms for Detained Journalists on their Way
President Gül: Legal Reforms for Detained Journalists on their Way
At a conference in London, President Gül announced that legal reforms are on their way regarding detained journalists in Turkey. 23 professional press organizations had recently urged the government for legal reforms and the release of 50 journalists.
10 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Löning Criticised Legal Proceedings against Journalist Ekşi
Löning Criticised Legal Proceedings against Journalist Ekşi
The German Human Rights Commissioner, Markus Löning, warned that Turkey is constantly losing ground on press freedom. In a meeting with journalists on press freedom in Turkey, he criticized PM Erdoğan's targeting of journalist Ekşi.
2 November 2010
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
Prison Threats Endanger Investigative Journalism in Turkey
OSCE
Prison Threats Endanger Investigative Journalism in Turkey
Mijatovic from the OSCE appreciated Minister Davutoğlu's initiative for legal amendments to avoid trials on freedom of expression at the European Court of Human Rights and offered her assistance. She said that critical reporting is hindered by prion threats in Turkey.
16 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Talking About "Issues" Prohibited: 249 Suspects in Three Months!
BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT
Talking About "Issues" Prohibited: 249 Suspects in Three Months!
In the second quarter of 2010, the number of criminals of thought have doubled compared to the same period last year. Anti-terrorism law suspects have increased fivefold. As the war intensifies, freedom of expression weakens.
5 August 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Press Council Deems "Punch" Article in the Limits of Press Freedom
Press Council Deems "Punch" Article in the Limits of Press Freedom
The Press Council accounted the praise of violence as an "idea". The Council assessed the article of Hürriyet writer Özdil as part of "press freedom". Özdil had "approved" the punch attack on Kurdish politician Türk, The Council decided to dismiss the complaint.
17 June 2010 Semra Pelek
Double Standards at RTÜK?
Double Standards at RTÜK?
After the Radio and Television Supreme Council's critical statement on the Israeli attack of aid ships for Gaza, Abakay from the Contemporary Journalists Association expects a statement from RTÜK on violations of press freedom in Turkey.
4 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Tolga Korkut
G9 Press Platform Demands Release of Detained Journalists
G9 Press Platform Demands Release of Detained Journalists
The G9 Platform demanded to have press freedom protected under constitutional law. The association of press organizations furthermore requested the amendment of 27 articles of the Turkish Criminal Law and the release of all journalists in detention.
27 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Parliamentary Commission Requests "Judicial News Editorship"
Parliamentary Commission Requests "Judicial News Editorship"
A report issued by the Parliamentary Human Rights Examination Board suggests considering an alternative "judicial news editorship" in the media, training programs for court correspondents and raising professional standards.
24 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
bianet Report not Congruent with Minister Çiçek's Explanations...
UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
bianet Report not Congruent with Minister Çiçek's Explanations...
Deputy Prime Minister Çiçek said at the UN Human Rights Council that "judicial decisions related to press freedom are given only for the reason of propaganda for a terrorist organization". Yet, both the Anti-Terror Law and the Criminal Code are full of restrictions...
19 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Media Association: Legal Reform Essential for Press Freedom
Media Association: Legal Reform Essential for Press Freedom
According to the Media Association, 'unfortunately, many journalists are on trial in Turkey, and the suits result in monetary fines or prison sentences. The improved economic performance is not reflected in the development of press freedom'.
5 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
"Press Freedom is Information, not Criticism of the Government"
EUROPEAN JOURNALISTS FEDERATION GENERAL ASSEMBLY
"Press Freedom is Information, not Criticism of the Government"
Hautala from the European Parliament urged Turkey to act on the improvement of freedom of speech. EFJ President König said that recent reports on press freedom were not very promising. Türmen: "Press freedom means informing people and not criticizing the government".
20 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
bianet at Media Forum in France
bianet at Media Forum in France
Dozens of media representatives attended the International Forum for Informing Citizens in Nice to talk about the different sections of journalism and press freedom and to convey the basic concepts of media to thousands of high school students.
30 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Has the Prime Minister Got yet Another Directive for the Media?
Has the Prime Minister Got yet Another Directive for the Media?
Seeing the media on his side for the Israel crisis, the Prime Minister forgot the part of the media he previously reprimanded and said without distinction: "We would like to thank the media". Do not be fooled! Independence suits our media still!
15 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Press Freedom Wins at Court of Appeals
HRANT DINK MURDER
Press Freedom Wins at Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals overruled the decision regarding a compensation claim to be paid by NTV for publishing a phone talk between Dink murder case defendant Tuncel and police officer Zenit. The reversal of the previous decree stresses the right to inform and the freedom of the press.
4 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
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