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.

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 478

Aziz Oruç acquitted in retrial; Yüsra Batıhan charged with “spreading false information;” court defers sentence for judicial fine issued to police officer who assaulted Ardıl Batmaz

Released journalists: "Detentions are meant to intimidate society and journalists"

MKG Chair Roza Metina says, “In a democratic society, journalists need to be able to practice their profession freely. If journalists are being obstructed, one cannot talk of democracy in that country

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 477

Two journalists imprisoned after many journalists detained in investigations in 30 provinces; journalists covering women’s march battered; Devlet Bahçeli threatens Halk TV and media owners

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