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.
“Disinformation” bill presented to Parliament; journalist Memduh Bayraktaroğlu convicted of “insulting the president;” Eren Keskin and Reyhan Çapan convicted; Bakur retrial gets under way
In the Bakur case retrial following the appellate court’s decision to overturn, judicial measures on director Çayan Demirel have been lifted. The case was adjourned until 22 September 2022
Reyhan Çapan sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison; newspaper, reporter ordered to pay compensation; journalists Seyhan Avşar, Hale Gönültaş say they receive threats
Three journalists acquitted in ongoing trials; Council of State suspends execution of police circular banning filming at protests; RTÜK fines television channels over Gezi Trial coverage
Turkey ranks 149th among 180 countries in RSF’s World Press Freedom Index; 3 journalists briefly arrested in Labor Day demonstrations; appellate court upholds convictions handed in Hrant Dink trial