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 | Fight against disinformation or the last link in the censorship mechanism

A new social media bill being drafted by the government against disinformation, expected to be brought to Parliament in...

David Kaye says it is “imperative” that all jailed journalists be released

The UN special rapporteur urges the government on World Press Freedom Day to take swift action to free journalists at P...

CHP’s Çakırözer: Gov’t bodies turned into weapons against the press

Çakırözer says press freedom has always been problematic in Turkey and the situation hasn’t really changed after t...

New social media bill foresees up to 5 years in jail for "fake news"

The bill drafted by the government also proposes fines against social media platforms if they refuse to reveal info on ...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 371

Prosecutors dismiss investigation against journalists under “disinformation” law; former Cumhuriyet employees fined...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 372

Social media restricted, broadcast ban imposed after deadly bomb attack in İstanbul; Beritan Canözer given prison te...

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