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.



ANALYSIS | RTÜK fines: "Lies will spread if you censor the truth"

Staggering RTÜK fines levied against TV stations for their coverage of recent wildfires may result in the spread of se...

ANALYSIS | RTÜK’s 10-year record: Fines issued exclusively to opposition media

An institution at the focus of criticism, RTÜK has issued more than TL 400 billion in fines over the past 10 years. A ...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 464

Woman jailed over remarks during street interview released; Gökçer Tahincioğlu under investigation for “insulting ...

Expression Interrupted publishes latest Freedom of Expression and the Press Agenda Report

A total of 102 journalists appeared before courts in 52 cases and 10 journalists were sentenced to a combined 39 years ...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 326

Five journalists sentenced in “RedHack trial”; top court rejects Cemal Azmi Kalyoncu’s application; RTÜK fines t...

2021's final Freedom of Expression and the Press Agenda report published

In the last quarter of 2021, 203 journalists appeared before courts in 98 cases. This means on average, 70 journalists ...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey – 341

Appeals court upholds convictions in Özgür Gündem trial; Euronews no longer required to obtain license; Hasan Cemal,...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey – 348

Five police officers to face trial for using force against journalist; RTÜK fines TV channels for broadcasting opposit...

Access to websites of Voice of America, Deutsche Welle blocked

The two broadcasters were required in February by broadcasting watchdog RTÜK to apply for license...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey – 352

Deutsche Welle, VOA websites blocked in Turkey; “disinformation bill” postponed to fall; Abdurrahman Gök convicted...

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