Search results for "Mehmet Altan"

Turkey’s judicial system: Under the government’s thumb
In the wake of the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, Turkey has become a “de facto permanent” emergency regime. The state of emergency, which has been extended six times, has become a convenient pretext for the government to crack down on freedom of expression.2018-04-25


Turkey: Rights groups to monitor criminal trial against journalists accused of participating in coup
Index on Censorship is joining a mission to Turkey to observe the first hearing in a trial concerning 17 defendants, including a number of journalists, accused of participating in the failed 2016 coup.2017-06-16