Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Two Kurdish newspapers suspended; magazine copies seized
The “Azadiya Welat” and “Rojev” papers have been suspended for one month under allegations of “spreading propaganda for a terrorist organisation”.
ECHR rules against Turkey in case of murdered journalist
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Turkey neither prevented the murder of journalist Hrant Dink nor carried out an effective investigation after his death.
Reporter receives threatening message with photograph of assassinated journalist Hrant Dink
Ozgut Topsakal received an e-mail saying he would be “called to account” by an ultra-nationalist youth organisation for an article he wrote.
Diyarbakir mayor faces up to three years in jail for speech
Osman Baydemir was charged after he gave a speech criticising security operations against an outlawed organisation.
BIANET 2010 second quarter media monitoring report
In the second quarter of 2010, the number of people charged with crimes for freedom of expression has doubled compared to the same period last year. The number of suspects under the anti-terrorism law have increased fivefold. As the war intensifies, freedom of expression weakens.
American journalist faces deportation
The deportation decision against Jake Hess is based on an accusation that he “constitutes a threat to national security”.
Court acquits writer of “insult” after ECHR rules in her favour
In a case that dates back to 1999, a Bakirkoy court overturned the previous conviction of Meral Tamer on a charge levelled against her by former president Süleyman Demirel.
Journalist’s finger broken in confrontation with police
Police officers confronted Vahap İş and seized his equipment after he began recording footage of them beating a child.