Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Turkey: Inmates banned from accessing, reading certain publications in prison
Nine media outlets released a joint statement to protest a ban on reading and accessing certain publications in Turkey’s prisons. The ban includes all periodicals received by inmates via mail or through visitors.
A year after Turkey’s Gezi Park protests, free expression still under attack
Violence at Gezi Park anniversary protests in Turkey points to the fact that freedom of expression is still under threat one year after anti-government protest swept through the country.
Barricades and tear gas prevent Turkish journalists from covering May Day demonstrations
At least 12 journalists were attacked and one was detained while trying to cover May Day events in Istanbul’s Taksim Square.
Turkey shuts down Twitter, court overturns ban five days later
The Twitter shutdown came six weeks after the Turkish Parliament passed a series of amendments to existing Internet legislation, known as Law 5651, that impose alarming restrictions on digital liberties and freedom of expression.
Vimeo banned in Turkey
One of the most popular video-sharing networks, Vimeo, has been banned in Turkey since 8 January under the order of Istanbul 10th Peace Crime Court. Turkish authorities have previously blocked video-sharing websites like Youtube and DailyMotion.
Draft bill threatens Internet freedom in Turkey
A new draft bill on Internet services could lead to censorship of citizen journalism, scientific research and social media in Turkey, according to telecommunications lawyer Serhat Koç.
Gezi resistance documentary faces investigation in Turkey
The Media Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation into “Başlangıç”, a documentary about the Gezi Resistance produced by 49/51 Film and directed by Serkan Koç, for “insulting public workers” and “igniting [the] public towards vengeance and hostility.”
Turkish editor, translator face prison sentences for publishing Apollinaire book
Several writers, publishers and translators from French publishing industry unions have urged for the acquittal of Sel Publishing House’s editor-in-chief and translator, who are facing prison sentences for publishing “The Exploits of a Young Don Juan” in Turkey.