Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
A year of struggle for journalists
In 2011, journalism and rights organisations in Turkey and worldwide urged for the release of imprisoned journalists, called for the abrogation of the Anti-Terror Law, observed trial hearings and requested amendments to lengthy detention periods, says a new BIANET report.
Musician detained; band members pledge to hold solidarity concerts
Seckin Aydogan, of the band Grup Yorum, was arrested after he attended a protest calling for the release of the “Yuruyus” magazine employees.
Police use social media to monitor activists
Lawyer Efkan Bolac said that individuals could be prosecuted over messages that are posted to Facebook and Twitter.
BIANET releases media monitoring results for 2011
A total of 104 journalists and 30 media workers were imprisoned in 2011, says BIANET, a large jump from 30 journalists in 2010.
Books of slain Kurdish poet under investigation
The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor is investigating books published by Aram Publishing Company, including several books by slain Kurdish poet Musa Anter, on charges of “propaganda for an illegal organisation”.
Three journalists released pending trial, 11 others still imprisoned
The journalists had their first court hearing recently after 13 months in pre-trial detention.
Journalists set to appear in court after year-long detention
The six journalists were arrested and detained following a raid on the magazine “Yuruyus” in December 2010.
Life sentence and acquittals handed down in Hrant Dink murder trial
Five years after the journalist’s death, all the defendants were acquitted of charges of membership in a criminal organisation.