Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Website banned
Access to the sanliurfa.com website was banned because of news relating to the deputy governor of Şanliurfa and associated reader comments.
Journalists acquitted of charges related to online content
Ali Baris Kurt and Mehmet Nuri Kokcuoglu were on trial for comments they made defending conscientious objection.
Journalist faces up to three years in prison for “insulting” defendant in court case
In a December 2008 article, Nazli Ilicak reported that a defendant in the Ergenekon trial was allegedly responsible for a military commander’s murder.
Prosecutor drops criminal case against journalist
In a controversial article, writer Yilmaz Ozdil had commented on an attack against a Kurdish politician.
ECHR orders Turkey to compensate journalists
The court said Turkey had illegally limited the freedom of expression of two magazine editors and must pay them US$6,700 each.
Singer sentenced to 10 months in prison for statements made at concert
Cevdet Bağca was sentenced for speaking about people allegedly connected to the PKK at a concert in the city of Siirt.
Journalist receives suspended prison sentence
“Star” newspaper publications director Mustafa Karaalioglu was sentenced based on an accusation that he insulted the Constitutional Court.
Sociologist, lawyer face prison sentence for article on Kurdish self-determination
Sociologist Ismail Besikçi is accused of “spreading propaganda for the PKK”, the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party.