Freedom of the Press 2007: Turkey
27 March 2008
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Five journalists killed, 131 imprisoned, 77 convicted of “insulting the president” and hundreds prosecuted for their work – RSF presents its damning assessment of President Erdogan’s 10 years in office.
Radio license revoked following on-air ‘Armenian Genocide’ remarks.
Media freedom, human rights and journalists’ groups urge European governments and policy makers to ensure media freedoms and fundamental rights are placed at the heart of future relations with Türkiye.