Articles by P24 Platform for Independent Journalism
Turkey: Three Hayatın Sesi TV executives jailed for ‘terrorist propaganda’
Mustafa Kara, Gökhan Çetin and İsmail Gökhan Bayram from the shuttered TV station Hayatın Sesi were each handed jail sentences of three years and nine months for “continuously spreading propaganda for a terrorist organisation”.
Terrorism trial of human rights defender Eren Keskin adjourned until 9 July
Keskin appeared before court on “terrorism propaganda” charges for supporting the closed Özgür Gündem daily; she said, “Turkey must change its laws.”
“Cumhuriyet” journalists handed down lengthy prison sentences
14 newspaper staff handed prison sentences of between 2 years and 6 months and 7 years and 6 months.
European Court of Human rights: Mehmet Altan and Şahin Alpay’s rights violated
In its long-awaited judgment, the ECtHR said the journalists’ right to personal liberty and security and freedom of expression were violated.
Chair of Amnesty Turkey released, then rearrested
A Turkish court ordered Amnesty Turkey head Taner Kılıç released, only to reverse its own decision the following day.
Journalists detained for social media posts criticising Turkish military operation
Turkish authorities open investigation into 57 individuals who shared critical comments on social media concerning “Operation Olive Branch”.
Mehmet Altan and Şahin Alpay not released despite Constitutional Court ruling
Mehmet Altan and Şahin Alpay remain in prison as the penal courts where the journalists are standing trial have refused to put a ruling by the Constitutional Court into process.
The Pakistani government must release Zeenat Shahzadi from custody
Journalist Zeenat Shahzadi was recently recovered from a kidnapping. Rather than releasing her to her family, the Pakistani government is arbitrarily holding her in custody.