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.



Journalist Ruşen Takva appears in court for new trial

Takva is charged with “violating the Law on Demonstrations” and “membership in a terrorist organization” for co...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 298

Ozan Kaplanoğlu sentenced; new arrest warrant for Can Dündar; ECtHR rules Ali Bulaç's detention violated right to li...

Journalist Ruşen Takva acquitted

Takva was charged with “membership in a terrorist organization” for covering a demonstration and press statement or...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 315

Doğan Ergün, Sinan Aygül sentenced; Mehmet Altan files case against judges who refused to implement top court’s ju...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 391

20 journalists charged with “membership in terrorist organization” in new indictment; Alican Uludağ acquitted at f...

 Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 399

Mustafa Mert Bildircin sentenced for “insulting the president;” Furkan Karabay given judicial fine; Ferhat Çelik d...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 406

Top court finds rights violations in 2 applications filed by journalists; fines handed to 3 police officers who detaine...

Court acquits journalist Ruşen Takva

Journalist Ruşen Takva has been acquitted of “spreading false information,” commonly known as the "disinformation ...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey - 413

Ruşen Takva acquitted; international travel ban on Furkan Karabay and Faruk Eren; court recuses itself in the Ergin Ç...

Freedom of Expression and the Press in Turkey – 460

Top court cancels authority given to the Directorate of Communication; Diren Keser released; Constitutional Court rules...

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