Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
ECHR determines that sentencing of publisher violated free expression rights
Publisher Rahmi Akdas was fined for printing a Turkish-language version of a book by French writer Guillaume Apollinaire.
Two journalists on trial for publishing confidential documents
Keman Goktas and Nedim Sener wrote books on the Hrant Dink murder, and now face charges of publishing confidential documents and lengthy prison sentences.
Cameraman assaulted while on duty
Ertuğrul Yılmaz received medical treatment for a broken nose and rib after the vicious attack.
Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice
Condemning the problem of impunity in the Philippines, 52 IFEX members appeal for justice in the horrible massacre of a reported 28 journalists.
Journalist accused of “insulting public officials” sentenced to jail term
After rejecting Haci Bogatekin’s apology, a criminal court handed him a 2-year, 2-month and 7-day prison sentence for “insult to public officials”.
Newspaper distributor sentenced to 10 months in prison
“Azadiya Welat” newspaper distributor Mehmet Altay was found guilty of “making propaganda for an organisation”.
Telecommunications authority bans access to LGBT social networking sites
Site administrators complained they were not informed of the decision, and said the action was the result of a “homophobic mentality.”
Lawyer, actor and writer each sentenced to one year in prison for using the terms “Kurds” and “Kurdistan”
Lawyer Eren Keskin, actor Murat Batgi and writer Edip Polat were also deprived of many of their civil rights.