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Campaigns and Advocacy - Turkey

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Turkey

Six months later, Nobel Peace Prize nominee still behind bars

Following the release of four prominent journalists, IPA urges the Turkish authorities to also release publisher Ragip Zarakolu, who is being held on pre-trial detention and has not been allowed access to his lawyers.

Turkey

One year on, prominent reporter and IPI World Press Freedom Hero languishes in prison

"The fact that Nedim Sener has been taken away from his family and locked up for a year on allegations that this journalism was a sham designed to protect those whose wrongdoing it exposed is both tragic and absurd," says IPI.

Turkey

Academics oppose Internet filtering in universities

A signature campaign launched by more than one hundred academics is opposing attempts to recognise universities as public places where the Internet may be filtered.

Take action! - Turkey

Add your signature to IPI petition to free journalist Nedim Sener

Turkish journalist Nedim Sener has spent nearly 300 days in jail for being part of the "Ergenekon" plot, in which an alleged ultra-nationalist organisation with ties to security forces is said to have planned to use terrorism to overthrow the government. Join more than 3,000 people in an International Press Institute (IPI) petition calling for a fair trial or his immediate release.

Turkey

CPJ condemns journalist arrests

The organisation is deeply troubled by the arrests especially given allegations that a recent CPJ report may have emboldened the government to take action.

Turkey

OSCE media freedom representative expresses concern over detention of journalists and censorship

During her first official visit to Turkey, Dunja Mijatovic participated in a panel discussion entitled "Turkey and Freedom of Expression", organised by the Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences.

Turkey

International mission delegates renew demand to release imprisoned journalists

The mission, on a visit to Turkey from 22-24 November to witness the deteriorating state of press freedom in the country, denounced the fact that 64 journalists are still in jail.

Turkey

RSF travels to Istanbul, monitors trial of leading investigative journalists

RSF travelled to Istanbul to attend the first hearing as part of an international delegation that includes representatives of the European Parliament, EFJ, IPI, the European Journalists' Association and Turkey's "Freedom for Journalists" coalition.

Turkey

Writers' and publishers' groups call for abolition of restrictive anti-terror laws on Day of the Imprisoned Writer

A total of 71 journalists are behind bars on the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, while the list of those convicted or awaiting trial continues to grow.

Take action! - Turkey

Sign a petition to free prisoners of opinion

After Professor Busra Ersanli and publisher Ragip Zarakolu, a well-known human rights activist, and his son were arrested as part of a series of unjust arrests, IFEX members are asking supporters to put pressure on the Turkish government to release its political prisoners and stop its war on dissent and free speech.

Turkey

"A book is not a bomb," says RSF fact-finding mission

Despite significant advances in freedom of expression, journalists are still beingarrested and tried for doing their job or expressing an opinion, their documents seized and their sources tracked down, notes RSF.

Turkey

Despite 20 years of progress, Turkey remains a dangerous country for journalists, says RSF

An RSF delegation traveled to Istanbul from 13-19 April to investigate recent arrests and detentions of journalists, and to review the state of press freedom in the country.

Turkey

ARTICLE 19 calls on government to lead by example during Committee of Ministers Chairmanship

Turkey has an excellent opportunity to lead by example in fulfilling its obligation to respect and protect the right to freedom of expression, says the organisation.

Turkey / Western Europe

IFJ members eye Turkey on "Stand Up for Journalism Day"

The "Stand Up for Journalism" campaign was launched in 2007 to defend ethical journalism, decent jobs and union rights.

Take action! - Turkey

Free jailed journalists now

Sign an e-card to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling for the immediate and unconditional release of more than 40 journalists who they say are in prison for nothing more than doing their job.

Turkey

IPI joins Turkish media organisations in launch of campaign against imprisonment of journalists

According to IPI's Turkey National Committee, over 700 journalists are currently facing lawsuits and the threat of imprisonment.

Turkey / Awards

BIANET awarded national press freedom prize

BIANET Freedom of Expression editor Erol Onderoglu accepted the award, but warned that press freedom violations in Turkey continue unabated.

Turkey

Thousands march in Istanbul to demand end to Internet censorship

Demonstrators held banners such as "Don't click away our freedom" to protest Turkey's restrictive Internet laws.

Turkey

OSCE calls for lifting of ban on YouTube and Google

The ban on YouTube and Google was recently extended and subsequently included Google services such as e-mail, documents, calendars and translation services.

Joint action - Turkey

Writer sentenced to 15 months in prison

IPA and WiPC condemn the conviction of N. Mehmet Güler but welcome the acquittal of his publisher, Ragip Zarakolu.

Turkey

Columnists protest against Prime Minister's warning to media

Turkish columnists have published a joint statement responding to Prime Minister Erdogan's call to "control newspaper bosses and columnists."

Joint action - Turkey

IPA and WiPC condemn conviction of publisher over book on Armenian question

(IPA/WiPC/IFEX) - The following is a 19 June 2008 joint IPA and WiPC press release: