Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Three protesters arrested for holding an “illegal” banner
Holding a banner with the slogan “We want free education” at a Romani meeting is seen as a criminal offence.
Journalists on trial for interview with PKK official and statements regarding the PKK
Journalist Hakan Tahmaz will appear in court on 1 June for the interview he had with the leading official of the militant Kurdistan Workers’ Party.
Newspaper vendor wins case at ECHR
Adnan Görkan was arrested by police in June 2004 for selling copies of the daily “Evrensel” in a café.
Journalist and chair of human rights foundation on trial
Professor Sebnem Fincanci and journalist Baris Yarkadas are facing prison sentences for criticising the head of a committee at the Forensic Medicine Institute.
Private citizen acquitted of insulting prime minister
Alper Ates was on trial for addressing the prime minister with the curse “God damn you”.
Publisher acquitted, still faces 12 trials
The Istanbul court concluded that Fatih Taş did not commit the criminal offence of “spreading PKK propaganda”.
“Atilim” journalists detained while awaiting trial
The journalists stand accused of participating in the destruction of a base station in Istanbul.
Theatre director faces prison sentence of two years and eight months
Haldun Açıksözlu has been charged with “insulting the prime minister” in his play “Laz Marks”.