Once the biggest media trial in Turkey, the KCK press trial hardly makes the news today, even though it set a grim precedent for the criminalisation of journalistic activities in the country
CATEGORY: Turkey
Turkey’s politically motivated trials: Targeting Academics for Peace
Since January 2016 the Academics for Peace case has become one of the symbols of the crackdown on democracy in Turkey.
Kurdish reporter sentenced to more than 8 years
Kurdish reporter Nedim Türfent has been sentenced to 8 years and 9 months in prison on charges of “membership of a terrorist organisation.”
Jean-Paul Marthoz: Commercial interference in the European media
Jean-Paul Marthoz explores how commercial interference can impact journalism in Europe.
Zaman journalists remain in prison after second hearing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="96900" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Thirty-one people, mostly Zaman journalists,...
Annual appeal: “Our mission will continue and we will persist”
Don’t let the bullies win – help us champion the people who are fighting back. People like Freedom of Expression Awards fellows Turkey Blocks.
Academic freedom under assault in Turkey’s courts
Over 1,100 academics are facing trial in the wake of the failed July 2016 coup in Turkey.
Coalition calls on EU to address freedom of expression in Turkey
Index on Censorship has joined a group of international organisations to call on the EU to take action on Turkey’s freedom of expression record.
Death threats, witness torture mark Kurdish reporter’s trial in Turkey
The case of Nedim TĂĽrfent, whose journalism has irked authorities, is critical for understanding the plight of press freedom in Turkey, observers say
Turkey: Six journalists remain in prison while lawyers expelled from court
Turkish journalists Ahmet Altan and Mehmet Altan’s defence attorneys were forced to leave the courtroom as their clients stood trial accused of taking part in Turkey’s failed 2016 coup
Turkey: An open letter in support of Osman Kavala
We, the undersigned representatives of Time to Talk debate centres from across Europe, were shocked to learn about the detention of Osman Kavala
Osman Kavala’s arrest: A new low in Turkey’s descent
What makes Kavala’s arrest so pervasive is that it sends the message that the government has not been satisfied by the level of the crackdown it has already imposed on civil society