World Report 2008: Turkey

In addition to the detention of 31 journalists, there were at least 12 physical attacks on the press; and 17 journalists faced charges of “insulting the president”.

The ‘X’ and YouTube accounts of the ‘Mezopotamya Agency’ have been blocked. Other prominent Kurdish outlets also blocked on ‘X’ in Turkey include ‘Jin News’ and ‘Yeni Yaşam’.

IFEX and other signatories have expressed profound concern over the draft legislation, as it represents a significant threat to fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and association, press freedom, and the public’s right to information.