Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
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.
More than 1,000 people sign petition calling on authorities to drop trial against Kurdish singer
Singer Ferhat Tunc is facing up to 15 years in prison in connection with a speech he made at a cultural festival.
District governor sues newspaper
A court ordered the seizure of copies of the “Cine Ugur” newspaper and a block on access to its website based on a compensation claim filed by the Cine district governor.
Leading Kurdish politician convicted
Selahattin Demirtas was punished for a statement he made about the detention conditions of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party.
“Güney” magazine editor on trial for “spreading PPK propaganda”
The magazine said it would “not be intimidated by this sort of attack and would not compromise its editorial line.”