Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Concern over ongoing judicial persecution of pro-Kurdish politicians
A number of Turkish politicians have been jailed for talking about Kurdish issues; BIANET says that 19 representatives of one political party are facing a total of 2,473 years in prison.
Writer Nevin Berktas arrested in connection with controversial book
Berktas is being tried on charges of “spreading propaganda for an illegal organization”, related to her book published in April 2000 by Yediveren Publishing.
Forty-four IFEX members call for concrete measures to end violence against outspoken women journalists and activists
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November 2010, 44 IFEX members, including members of the IFEX Gender Working Group, call attention to the situation of women in the free expression community who are subject to targeted attacks because of their gender.
News website founder sentenced to 11 months in prison
Cem Buyukcakir was sentenced for having published a reader comment that implied that President Abdullah Gul had Armenian ancestry.
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.