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• Access to 953,415 websites and domains blocked in Turkey in 2023 

  EngelliWeb said that access to 953,415 websites and domain names were blocked in Turkey in 2023.
• JINNEWS journalist Derya Ren released from prison 

  JINNEWS journalist Derya Ren, who was held in Diyarbakır Women's Closed Prison, has been released.
• MKG and DFG condemn the death sentence against journalist Pakshan Azizi in Iran 

  Growing reactions against the death penalty handed down by the Iranian state to journalist Pakshan Azizi and activist Sharifa Mohammadi.
• Autonomous Administration condemns the prison sentence against journalist Sileman Ehmed 

  The Press Office of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria stated that the sentence given by the KDP judiciary to journalist Sileman Ehmed is contrary to all international standards and laws related to the profession of journalism.
• Lawyers to appeal the prison sentence against journalist Sileman Ehmed 

  Journalist Sileman Ehmed, who was abducted by the KDP 279 days ago, was sentenced to 3 years in prison today. His lawyer Neriman Ahmet stated that they do not accept any accusation and that they will appeal the verdict.
• RojNews editor kidnapped by the KDP last October sentenced to three years in prison 

  The trial of journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was abducted by the KDP in October 2023, was finally held in Duhok on Monday. He received a prison sentence of three years.
• Shengal journalist Ali Ibrahim dies 

  Ali Ibrahim, a free media worker in Shengal, has passed away.
• Court blocks Mezopotamya Agency domain 

  The website of Mezopotamya Agency, called "mezopotamyaajansi.net" was blocked by a court decision.
• Extradition hearing of Kurdish journalist Serdar Karakoç to be held on Wednesday 

  Tomorrow, a court in Amsterdam will decide on the extradition of Kurdish journalist Serdar Karakoç to Germany. The “Freedom for Serdar Karakoç” initiative is calling for solidarity.
• Journalist Topaloğlu deported to Marmara Prison 

  Journalist Sadık Topaloğlu, who was remanded in Istanbul on 13 July and held in Metris Prison, was deported to Marmara Prison No. 5. The DFG journalists association demanded his release.
• IPJ condemns killing of journalist Ibrahim, urges Turkey and Iraq to launch investigation 

  The International Federation of Journalists condemned the killing of journalist Ibrahim in Shengal.
• Journalist Sadık Topaloğlu remanded in custody 

  Journalist Sadık Topaloğlu and his friend Mehmet Savaş were remanded in custody.
• Journalist Sadık Topaloğlu still in police custody 

  The detention period of journalist Sadık Topaloğlu, whose file was put under confidentiality order, was extended for the second time.
• CPJ calls for investigation into drone strike on Kurdish journalists in Shengal 

  The Committee to Protect Journalists called for an investigation into the drone strike on Kurdish journalists in Shengal.
• Journalist Sadık Topaloğlu to remain in custody for an extra day 

  The detention period of journalist Sadık Topaloğlu, who was taken into custody with his friend Mehmet Savaş on Wednesday evening in Istanbul, was extended by one day.
• KDP abducts a female journalist covering Turkish military activity in Amadiya 

  According to the media agency Zoom, the correspondent Hejîn Fetah was abducted by the KDP together with her cameraman and her driver while she was documenting the Turkish troop movements near Amadiya.
• Journalists in Shengal call for measures against Turkish attacks 

  Journalists and media organisations in Shengal condemned the latest attack by the occupying Turkish state on a vehicle of free press employees and demanded measures to ensure the safety of journalists.
• Women journalists condemn the attack in Shengal 

  Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association (MKG) condemned the attack on Free Press labourers in Shengal.
• Women Press Freedom condemns 6-year prison sentence handed down to 8 Kurdish journalist 

  Women Press Freedom is appalled by the decision of the Ankara court to convict eight journalists, including four women journalists, from the Kurdish news outlet Mezopotamya Agency. The journalists have received prison sentences of 6 years and 3 months for
• RTÜK revokes license of independent radio station Açık Radyo 

  The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has revoked the license of the independent radio station Açık Radyo after it mentioned the Armenian Genocide on 24 April.
• Eight Kurdish journalists sentenced to six years and three months in prison each 

  A court in Ankara has sentenced eight journalists from the news agencies MA and JinNews to over six years in prison each for alleged PKK membership.
• Trial of journalist Ehmed abducted by the KDP in October postponed 

  The trial of journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was abducted by the KDP in October, was due to start at the criminal court in Duhok on Sunday but was postponed as the Asayish did not hand over important documents.
• Journalist Ehmed to appear in court tomorrow 

  Journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was kidnapped by the KDP and held prisoner for 249 days, will appear in court for the first time tomorrow.
• YRJ Spokesperson: We will be the voice and colour of truth 

  Speaking on the 4th anniversary of YRJ, Spokesperson Arîn Siwêd stated said, "We promise that we will follow the path of the Free Press with our pen and be the voice and colour of the truth."
• YRJ: Women journalists need to be the voice of truth 

  Publishing a message on the 4th anniversary of its foundation, YRJ stated that a free and democratic society can only be established by revealing the truth.