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• 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.
• Unpleasant surprise for journalist Hüseyin Aykol  

  Left-wing journalist Hüseyin Aykol was registered as a member of the AKP without his knowledge. The 72-year-old only found out about this when he applied for membership of the DEM party.
• Journalist Karakoç thanks everyone for their support 

  Journalist Serdar Karakoç, who was detained following an extradition request to Germany and later released on parole, thanked everyone who supported the free media and drew attention to the importance of the fight against oppression.
• Journalist Serdar Karakoç released on parole 

  Journalist Serdar Karakoç, who was detained in the Netherlands upon Germany's extradition request, was released on parole today.
• New call for the release of journalist Serdar Karakoç 

  Journalists, politicians, lawyers and human rights defenders protested the arrest of journalist Serdar Karakoç and said: "We watch with shame as European politicians bow to Turkey's demands."
• Prosecutor seeks prison sentence for 6 women journalists 

  Prosecutor demanded prison sentence in the trial of 6 women journalists.
• Lawyer Sözen: Arrest of Kurdish journalist Karakoç indicative of German foreign policy 

  Kurdish journalist Serdar Karakoç has been arrested in the Netherlands. Germany is demanding his extradition. For lawyer Yener Sözen, the case is indicative of German foreign policy.
• 24 journalists stood trial in one month, 8 women journalists in prison 

  The Mesopotamia Women Journalists' Association stated that urgent measures are needed to ensure the safety of journalists and protect freedom of expression.
• Media workers: Serdar Karakoç should be released immediately 

  122 journalists, writers and media workers demanded the immediate release of journalist Serdar Karakoç, who was arrested by the Netherlands upon the request of Germany. The journalists also called on the Dutch press to take action for Karakoç's freedom.
• 42 journalists in prison in the month of May, says DFG 

  The DFG said that there were 42 journalists in prison in the month of May.
• Journalist Gayip was sentenced to 1 year, 2 months and 17 days in prison  

  Journalist Pınar Gayip was sentenced to 1 year, 2 months and 17 days in prison.
• Journalist Karakoç taken into custody by Dutch police 

  Journalist Serdar Karakoç, who has been in exile in the Netherlands for 23 years, was taken into custody by the Dutch police upon the request of the German state. Karakoç will be brought before a court today.
• Journalist Ehmed's mother: Release my son 

  Journalist Silêman Ehmed's mother called for pressure on the KDP government to achieve her son’s release.
• Lawyers finally meet with journalist Silêman Ehmed after 211 days without news 

  Lawyer Beşdar Hasan was able to meet with journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was kidnapped by KDP forces, after 211 days. He said that the journalist's condition was good, and that Ehmed wanted the public pressure to continue.