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Censorship
A magistrate’s court in Reyhanli has imposed restrictions on media coverage of two lethal car bomb explosions on 11 May. The official grounds for the ban are protection of the investigation’s confidentiality and protection of the privacy of the victims.
Turkey Highlights
World Press Freedom Day
Turkish media freedom defenders flew kites with the photos of 62 jailed journalists in front of the Court in Istanbul to draw attention to judges and prosecutors about their cases on World Press Freedom Day.
Freedom of AssemblyAt least six journalists were attacked by police on May Day and another three women journalists were harassed during a demonstration on 5 May.
Free Expression & the Law
Take action!
Sign a petition to help free translator and women's rights activist Ayşe Berktay, whose next hearing is on 27 May. She is among many jailed in Turkey in violation of their right to freedom of expression.
PEN American Center, Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International
IPS Communication Foundation
Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International
International Press Institute
Reporters Without Borders
IPS Communication Foundation
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
IPS Communication Foundation
Committee to Protect Journalists
Human Rights Watch
Freedom of Assembly Free Expression & the Law
22 January 2013
IPS Communication Foundation
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
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Human Rights Watch
International Press Institute
Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International
Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International
International Federation of Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
International Press Institute
Reporters Without Borders
IPS Communication Foundation
Committee to Protect Journalists
Impunity Free Expression & the Law
23 October 2012
Reporters Without Borders
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