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.
Appellate court approves sentences for Kavala and his 7 co-defendants; Şebnem Korur Fincancı and TTB members facing “terrorism” investigation; Can Dündar placed on “wanted terrorists” list
Nedim Türfent released after 6.5 years in prison: “We were in prison within a prison. Phone, sports, courses, common activity rights… All these rights are denied to detainees and convicts"
Prominent rights defender Şebnem Korur Fincancı will appear before the court again on 29 December 2022 for “terrorism propaganda”
Bayık and co-defendants are charged with violating the law on demonstrations in connection with a 2019 protest in Batman
Documentary filmmaker Sibel Tekin imprisoned pending trial; journalist Sinan Aygül released after imprisoned under “disinformation” law; RTÜK issues penalties to Halk TV, Tele 1 and Fox TV
The court sentences Demir to 1 year 21 months and 22 days of imprisonment for “terrorism propaganda” over his social media posts
The court rules to await the response to the writ issued to the prosecutor’s office for a re-evaluation of the decision not to prosecute in another investigation concerning Akoğul
In the expert opinion prepared by lawyer Benan Molu, Ağca’s trial is examined in the light of international and European human rights principles
Expert opinion prepared by lawyer Benan Molu states that the trial and conviction of Cihan could constitute a violation of the ECHR’s article 18 and of freedom of expression
We have spoken about the law on disinformation and other obstructive practices with academic Yaman Akdeniz, TGS İstanbul Branch President Banu Tuna and CPJ Representative to Turkey Özgür Öğret