Expression Interrupted

Journalists and academics bear the brunt of the massive crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey. Scores of them are currently subject to criminal investigations or behind bars. This website is dedicated to tracking the legal process against them.

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Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 432Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu not released at second hearingJournalist Furkan Karabay given jail termYeni Yaşam newspaper contributor Ahmet Güneş acquitted of
 

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 432

Two journalists handed jail term in two separate cases; Altan Sancar threatened with a “bullet;” Barış Pehlivan sued for damages over his “bribery” article; Dicle Müftüoğlu kept behind bars
 

Journalist Furkan Karabay given jail term

The sentence of 1 year and 15 days in prison handed to Karabay over report on bribery allegations has been suspended
 

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu not released at second hearing

Presiding judge announces decision to keep Müftüoğlu behind bars the moment defense statements end. Secret witness to be heard at the next hearing
 

Mustafa Büyüksipahi and Birol Güger acquitted

Büyüksipahi and Güger were on trial over a news story by BirGün reporter İsmail Arı that was republished by Cumhuriyet daily
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Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 431

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 431

Top court annuls article allowing for access block decisions; three journalists acquitted in four cases; Furkan Karabay released; Seyhan Avşar imposed international travel ban

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    Fırat Can Arslan

    Mezopotamya News Agency reporter
     

    Mehmet Şah Oruç

    Mezopotamya News Agency reporter
     

    Pelin Ünker

    Journalist Pelin Ünker was hit with three separate lawsuits over her article ser..
     

    Ayşe Düzkan

    Journalist Ayşe Düzkan joined in a campaign for solidarity with the now-defunct ..
     

    Semiha Şahin

    Etkin News Agency (ETHA) editor Semiha Şahin was arrested in Istanbul on 13 Apri..
     

    Ece Sevim Öztürk

    Ece Sevim Öztürk was arrested on 8 June 2018 as part of an investigation launche..




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