Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
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.
Reporter assaulted in Izmir
Journalist Cevdet Sen was apparently targeted by his attacker because of a news item about a raid on a pharmacy.
Journalists prevented from reporting on court case against mayor
Journalists in Zonguldak were barred from the first hearing in the case against local mayor Seckin Ozdemir.
Writer ordered to pay compensation to politician over newspaper article
Writer Yalcin Ergundogan was found guilty of insulting the chairman of the Independent Party of Turkey (BDP), Haydar Bas, who is also a Sheikh of the Kadiri religious order.
BIANET awarded national press freedom prize
BIANET Freedom of Expression editor Erol Onderoglu accepted the award, but warned that press freedom violations in Turkey continue unabated.