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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. -
Journalist Mamend: A dark period awaits the Barzani family
Journalist and activist Hêmin Mamend said that the Barzani family was involved in many crimes and that they are "worried about the lawsuits filed against them abroad. They know there is a dark period ahead of them." -
KDP detains another journalist
KDP continues its repression against journalists in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). -
Journalists' associations call for international campaign for the release of Dicle Müftüoğlu
Kurdish journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu has been imprisoned in Ankara for ten months because of her work. Journalists' associations from Turkey are calling for an international campaign for her release. -
Judge removes lawyer from courtroom during hearing of journalist Zeynep Kuray
Journalist Zeynep Kuray, who was beaten and detained while covering a demonstration for sick prisoners in Istanbul on October 28, 2022, appeared before the judge for the second time. -
House arrest for four journalists
Four of the journalists, who were taken into custody in Izmir and referred to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace with a request for arrest, were placed under house arrest and judicial control measures. -
Journalists mistreated during detention in Izmir
The journalists detained in Izmir are accused of being members of a terrorist organisation. MA correspondents Semra Turan and Delal Akyüz were mistreated and photographed with their heads bent by force.