Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Prime minister files lawsuit against newspaper and editor
The lawsuit was filed after “Hurriyet” newspaper criticised government policies on the construction of hydroelectric power plants in the Ikizdere Valley.
Reporter faces prison term after publishing allegations about military official’s actions
Mehmet Baransu is facing five to 10 years in prison on charges of “disclosing information related to the security and political interests of the state”.
TV station faces crippling fine
The Radio and Television Supreme Council is threatening to fine Kanal D after it broadcast a news segment about the deaths of 11 soldiers.
Kurdish politician who praised PKK leader sentenced to 20 months in jail
Kurdish politician Hatip Dicle was sentenced by a Diyarbakir court for praising the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party.
Two journalists face imprisonment following publication of books about the Ergenekon organisation
Ahmet Sik and Ertugrul Mavioglu have been charged with “violating the secrecy of an investigation” following the publication of their books.
Three journalists indicted following publication of critical article
A “Star” newspaper reporter and two editors are being prosecuted in relation to a critical article about the release of detainees accused of plotting a coup d’état.
Prosecutor calls for 20-year prison sentence against editorial manager of women’s magazine
The prosecutor said the magazine was a publication arm of the outlawed PKK, responsible for spreading propaganda.
Magazine editor faces up to seven and a half years in prison
Aziz Ozer, editorial manager of “Guney” magazine, is charged with “spreading propaganda for the PKK”, the militant Kurdistan Workers Party.