Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Author receives multiple threats in connection with book about Hrant Dink murder
Adem Yavuz Arslan received a parcel containing several rifle bullets less than two weeks after the release of his book on the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink.
Journalist convicted of “spreading propaganda”, sentenced to jail
Berivan Eker’s lawyer denied her magazine had any connections to an “illegal organisation.”
Two more cases launched against journalist who faces up to 107 years in prison
Reporter Ismail Saymaz is facing allegations of “targeting people on anti-terror duties” in his book “The Postmodern Jihad”.
Song lyrics prompt legal action against university students
Sixteen members of the Beyoglu Troupe of Actors face a criminal complaint filed by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
News site owner shot in front of his home
Kazim Sen was shot three times in the leg by an assailant when he returned home with his wife.
Prime minister files lawsuit against writer and newspaper
The prime minister has accused writer Ahmet Altan of “attacking his personal rights” in a column which was published in “Taraf” newspaper.
Journalist assaulted for second time in three months
Cetin Yilmaz was attacked by bodyguards for Necmi Kadioglu, the mayor of a district of Istanbul, after Kadioglu realised that a speech he was giving was being recorded.
Cartoonist threatened for depictions of Ottoman figures
Bahadir Baruter claims he was threatened on the Internet after designing a deck of cards depicting Ottoman figures as insects.