Articles by IPS Communication Foundation – Bianet
Turkish court rules for release of journalist after six years in detention
An Istanbul court ruled for the release of Sedat Senoglu, the executive coordinator of the Atilim newspaper, who was jailed for six years on terrorism-related charges.
Provincial governor bans demonstrations in Hatay, Turkey
Governor Mehmet Celalettin Lekesiz announced that demonstrations will no longer be permitted in the southern border province of Hatay.
Student detained for two and half months in Turkey, no formal indictment issued
Student Ezgi Özgün, who has been held in detention for over two months in Turkey, has been interrogated about her possible involvement in demonstrations.
Kurdish journalist released following judicial reform in Turkey
A court in the southeastern Turkish province of Diyarbakir ruled to release Ozan Kilinc, the former editor-in-chief of the Kurdish daily Azadiya Welat.
BIANET releases second quarter media monitoring report
World Press Freedom Day passed with 95 journalists behind bars.
“Azadiye Welat” editor released from jail
In 2009, Vedat Kursun was sentenced to 166 years in prison for publishing several Kurdish newspapers; the sentence was later reduced to 10 years.
Court orders Yuruyus journalists’ release
The five journalists have spent 18 months behind bars on terrorism-related charges.
Singer sentenced to two years in prison
Ferhat Tunc was convicted of terrorism charges because he mentioned the names of deceased Turkish leftists in a speech.