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• Belgian police target Kurdish channels Stêrk TV and Medya Haber TV 

  During the night, Belgian police stormed the studios of Stêrk TV and Medya Haber TV in Denderleeuw near Brussels. The Kurdish broadcasters were literally sabotaged by cutting cables and confiscating technology.
• Police in Belgium storm studios of Stêrk TV and Medya Haber 

  A police raid was carried out on the studios of Stêrk TV and Medya Haber TV in Belgium.
• YRA salutes Kurdish Journalism Day 

  YRA commemorated the martyrs of the free press and said, "Our comrades sacrificed their lives for the sake of truth. Thanks to their sacrifices, we have a strong foundation in the struggle for freedom."
• Today is Kurdish Journalism Day 

  22 April, the date on which the first issue of the Kurdistan newspaper was published, in 1898, is celebrated as Kurdish Journalists Day.
• JINNEWS journalist Gültekin acquitted  

  JINNEWS journalist Rozerin Gültekin was detained while following news in Bursa. She was acquitted in the case where she was tried on the charge of "violating the law on meetings and marches".
• Kurdish journalist Yalçın fined for allegedly damaging bars of his cell 

  Kurdish journalist Hakan Yalçın has been sentenced to prison and fined for allegedly damaging the window bars of his cell in a high-security prison in Ankara.
• Still no news of Rojnews editor Silêman Ehmed in KDP custody for 175 days 

  It has been 175 days since Rojnews editor Silêman Ehmed was detained by KDP-affiliated forces.
• Journalist Dilan Oyunş released  

  Journalist Dilan Oyunş, whose release was postponed five times, was released from Sincan Prison.
• MKG report: Pressure and attacks on women journalists continue 

  According to MKG's report for the month of March, 2 women journalists were detained, 3 were subjected to ill-treatment and 1 was threatened. While 10 journalists are still on trial, 7 women journalists are in prison.
• 165 days in custody and still no news of journalist Silêman Ehmed 

  It has been 165 days since Rojnews editor Silêman Ehmed was detained by KDP-affiliated forces.
• DFG and MKG call for the release of detained journalists 

  DFG and MKG called on the government and the law enforcement forces under its command to stop attacks against journalists and ensure their safety.
• DFG condemns police attacks on journalists during protests against the AKP's election coup 

  Denouncing the brutal attacks on journalists during protests following the election coup in Van, Dicle Fırat Journalists' Association condemned the attacks against the people's right to information.
• MLSA tells Council of Europe that at least 28 Kurdish events have been canceled 

  According to MLSA, since 2019, at least 28 Kurdish events have been banned in 16 cities across Turkey for various reasons.
• Access to Mezopotamya Agency blocked by court 

  Access to Mezopotamya Agency was blocked by Erzurum 1st Criminal Court of Peace.
• Still no news of Rojnews editor Silêman Ehmed in KDP custody for 138 days 

  It has been 138 days since Rojnews editor Silêman Ehmed was detained by KDP-affiliated forces.
• Documentary filmmaker Tekin acquitted  

  Documentary filmmaker Sibel Tekin has been acquitted of charges of membership in an armed terrorist organization. She was charged with filming a police van.
• Rojnews editor Silêman Ehmed in KDP custody for 133 days 

  It has been 133 days since Rojnews editor Silêman Ehmed was detained by KDP-affiliated forces.
• DFG: 42 journalists are behind bars in Turkey 

  According to DFG's February report, 42 journalists are in prison in Turkey.
• Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 306 days in prison 

  After more than 300 days in custody, journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu, accused of terrorism, was released.
• MA editor Yılmaz acquitted  

  MA editor Sedat Yılmaz was acquitted in the case where he was tried on charges of "being a member of a terrorist organization" and "establishing and managing an illegal organization".
• International Delegation of Lawyers meets with press organizations in Amed 

  Members of the International Delegation of Lawyers met with executives and members of press organizations DFG and MKG in Amed.
• Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu to appear in court today 

  Imprisoned journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu will appear in court today.
• PIRHA journalist Keser sent to prison  

  PIRHA Mersin correspondent Diren Keser was sent to prison after his sentence became final.
• Journalists Aslan and Candemir taken into custody in Van 

  Journalists Arif Aslan and Oktay Candemir were taken into custody after raids in Van.
• Gültan Kışanak sends letter to female journalists 

  DEM Party Ankara Metropolitan Municipality co-mayor candidate Gültan Kışanak, who is in prison, sent a letter to female journalists.