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Alican Uludağ
2023
Threat against Alican Uludağ
MHP Deputy Chairperson İzzet Ulvi Yönter threatened journalist Alican Uludağ after he shared on social media a photo of him witnessing the wedding of the daughter of a member of…
Barış Terkoğlu
İstanbul - 2023
Barış Terkoğlu – Trial for “insulting public officer”
Journalist Barış Terkoğlu is on trial together with IYI Party Deputy Chairman Ahmet Zeki Üçok on charges of “insulting a public official due to the performance of his public duty;”…
Canan Kaya
İstanbul - 2022
Lawsuit for damages against journalist Canan Kaya
A lawsuit for damages was filed against Medya Koridoru Grant Holder and Editor-in-Chief Canan Kaya on the allegation that Demirören Media Group’s “commercial reputation was damaged and personal rights were…
Sertaç Kayar
Diyarbakır
Sertaç Kayar – defamation case
Journalist Sertaç Kayar, who had to testify three times and was subjected to two separate investigations and a lawsuit due to the same allegation and accusation, was acquitted of “insult”…
İsmail Arı
Ankara - 2023
Investigations into “dissemination of misleading information” – İsmail Arı
Fatih Erdoğan, husband of AKP MP Asuman Erdoğan, filed a criminal complaint against journalists for the news articles published on December 28, 2022 by Birgün reporter İsmail Arı with the…
Uğur Şahin
Ankara - 2023
Investigations into “dissemination of misleading information” – Uğur Şahin
Fatih Erdoğan, husband of AKP MP Asuman Erdoğan, filed a criminal complaint against journalists for the news articles published on December 28, 2022 by Birgün reporter İsmail Arı with the…
Fırat Can Arslan
Diyarbakır - 2023
Fırat Can Arslan – detention
Mezopotamya Agency reporter Fırat Can Arslan was detained in a raid at his home in Ankara and taken to Ankara Security Directorate. Arslan’s phone and computer were seized during the…
Mehmet Şah Oruç
Adıyaman - 2023
Mehmet Şah Oruç – “membership in a terrorist organization” case
On April 25, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) editor Abdurrahman Gök, agency reporters Ahmet Kanbal and Mehmet Şah Oruç, Yeni Yaşam Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Osman Akın, Kurdish weekly Xwebûn newspaper’s concessionaire Kadri Esen,…
Batuhan Çolak
Ankara
Arrest of Batuhan Çolak, editor-in-chief of Aykırı web site
Batuhan Çolak, editor-in-chief of the Aykılı site, was detained on September 20 on charges of “inciting the public to hatred and hostility or humiliating” (TCK Article 216) and “publicly disseminating…
Beritan Canözer
Diyarbakır - 2023
Arrest of Beritan Canözer
On April 25, JINNEWS reporter Beritan Canözer, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) editor Abdurrahman Gök, agency reporters Ahmet Kanbal and Mehmet Şah Oruç, Yeni Yaşam Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Osman Akın, Kurdish weekly Xwebûn…
Nafiye Bal
Diyarbakır - 2024
Nafiye Bal – detained due to “membership in a terrorist organization”
An investigation was opened against Nafiye Bal, the editor of Xwebûn newspaper, within the scope of the investigation launched in 21 provinces on April 25, citing the statements of an…
Selahattin Kaygusuz
Batman
Selahattin Kaygusuz – arrested for “membership in a terrorist organization”
Batman distributor of Yeni Yaşam newspaper and journalist Selahattin Kaygusuz was arrested on the charge of “membership in a terrorist organization” (TCK 314) (October 20). Kaygusuz, who was detained in…
Fırat Bulut
Ankara
Fırat Bulut – “misleading information” case
Fırat Bulut was detained at Esenboğa Airport in Ankara on the night of March 9, when he returned from the earthquake zone Malatya. Bulut, who was detained on the grounds…
Atilla Taş
İstanbul - 2024
Columnist and singer Atilla Taş – “FETO” case
On February 13, 2017, the Istanbul 25th High Criminal Court accepted the indictment prepared against 29 defendants, most of whom were journalists. Istanbul 25th High Criminal Court announced its decision…
Fırat Bulut
Ankara - 2023
Detention of Fırat Bulut
Fırat Bulut was taken into custody in Esenboğa Airport in Ankara at night on March 9 on his return from Malatya in the earthquake-hit region. Bulut was detained on the…
Eylül Deniz Yaşar
Ankara
Eylül Deniz Yaşar – “terrorism propaganda” case
Ankara 4th High Criminal Court continues to try journalist Eylül Deniz Yaşar on the charge of “terrorist propaganda” (TMK 7/2) for reporting on the press release made on Yüksel Street…
Kadir Cesur
Van - 2024
Police violence against Kadir Cesur in Van
In Van, Duvar Newspaper Van Representative Kadir Cesur was beaten and detained during the news follow-up (October 12).
Ahmet Güneş
İstanbul
Ahmet Güneş – lawsuit due to social media post
Yeni Yaşam newspaper writer Ahmet Güneş was called to testify due to the news he shared on his social media account regarding the allegations that the Turkish Armed Forces used…
Songül Yücel
İstanbul - 2023
Detention of Önsöz magazine Editor-in-Chief Songül Yücel
In Istanbul, police raided the offices of Mücadele Birliği Newspaper, Ayışığı Ekin Art Association and the homes of employees. Songül Yücel, Editor-in-Chief of Önsöz magazine published by Ayışığı Ekin Art…
Sena Şat
İstanbul
Detention to Sena Şat from Önsöz magazine
In Istanbul, the police raided the houses of the Mücadele Birliği Newspaper office, Ayışığı Ekin Art Association and its employees. Songül Yücel, Editor-in-Chief of Önsöz magazine published by Ayışığı Ekin…
Serhan Asker
İzmir
Halk TV programmer Serhan Asker detained
Serhan Asker, who made a program on Halk TV, was detained at the airport in Izmir. Serhan Asker announced the detention application on social media with the message: “I was…
Ertan Çıta
Tunceli
Arrest of reporter Ertan Çıta
In the Dersim-based operation, Yeni Demokrasi Newspaper reporters Ertan Çıta and Yaprak Kurban were detained on charges of “membership in a terrorist organization”. The people whose reasons for detention could…
Fırat Can Arslan
Konya - 2022
Fırat Can Arslan – trial for “marking a counterterrorism official as a target”
Konya Public Prosecutor Şahsuvar prepared an indictment about Yıldız Fırat Can Arslan and Dilan Babat. The prosecutor charged the journalists with marking counterterrorism officials as targets according to article 6/1…
Merdan Yanardağ
İstanbul
Prison sentence for Merdan Yanardağ
TELE1 Editor-in-Chief Merdan Yanardağ, in the 4 Questions 4 Answers program broadcast on TELE 1 channel on June 26, said “crime and violence” at the end of the program due…
Yaprak Kurban
Tunceli
The arrest of journalist Yaprak Kurban
Yeni Demokrasi Newspaper reporters Ertan Çıta and Yaprak Kurban were detained on charges of “illegal organization membership” in a Dersim-based operation. They were taken to Tunceli Security Directorate without the…
Ayşenur Arslan
İstanbul
Investigation against Halk TV Medya presenter Ayşenur Arslan
An investigation was launched against Halk TV presenter Ayşenur Arslan for the crimes of “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” and “praising the crime and the criminal” due to her…
Sibel Tekin
Ankara - 2022
Detention of journalist and documentary filmmaker Sibel Tekin
Documentary director Sibel Tekin was taken into custody in a raid on her house by the anti-terror police teams in Ankara at around 2 in the morning. Detained as part…
Yadigar Aygün
İstanbul
Lawsuit against journalists who protested the detention of journalists – Yadigar Aygün
A lawsuit was filed against ETHA editor Pınar Gayip, Evrensel reporter Eylem Nazlıer, Direnişteyiz.org reporter Esra Soybir, Struggle Union reporter Serpil Ünal, Gazete Patika reporter Yadigar Aygün and journalist Zeynep…
Deniz Nazlım
Ankara - 2022
Detention of Deniz Nazlım
Before the press statement to be held by the Dicle Fırat Journalists’ Association and Mesopotamia Women Journalists’ Platform in Ankara for the 16 journalists arrested in Diyarbakır, journalists Sibel Yükler,…
Yıldız Tar
Ankara - 2022
Detention of Kaos GL Media and Communication Coordinator journalist Yıldız Tar
Before the press statement to be held by the Dicle Fırat Journalists’ Association and Mesopotamia Women Journalists’ Platform in Ankara for the 16 journalists arrested in Diyarbakır, journalists Sibel Yükler,…
Sibel Yükler
Ankara - 2022
Detention of journalist Sibel Yükler
Before the press statement to be held by the Dicle Fırat Journalists’ Association and Mesopotamia Women Journalists’ Platform in Ankara for the 16 journalists arrested in Diyarbakır, journalists Sibel Yükler,…
Mehmet Karakeçili
Şanlıurfa - 2023
Assault against Mehmet Karakeçili
In Urfa, Viranşehir Mayor Salih Ekinci’s bodyguard and relative beat Mehmet Karakeçili, editor-in-chief of Viran TV, who was writing about corruption allegations against the municipality (August 30).
İsmail Arı
İstanbul - 2023
Threat against İsmail Arı
BirGün newspaper reporter İsmail Arı announced on his social media account that he received many death threats and insulting messages, mostly from members of the Menzil Community. The journalist said,…
Bilal Güldem
Diyarbakır - 2023
Criminal complaint against Bilal Güldem
Bilal Güldem, editor of Mezopotamya Agency (MA), was targeted for sharing a video of children on their way to prayer in Batman on his social media account. The journalist filed…
Fatoş Erdoğan
İstanbul
Fatoş Erdoğan – Detained at Saturday Mothers/People protest
The police detained Artı TV reporter Umut Taştan, journalist Fatoş Erdoğan, journalist Fatoş Erdoğan and Pirha reporter Dilan Şimşek by using physical violence while they were following the press declaration…
Umut Taştan
İstanbul
Umut Taştan – Detained at Saturday Mothers/People protest
The police detained Artı TV reporter Umut Taştan, journalist Fatoş Erdoğan, journalist Fatoş Erdoğan and Pirha reporter Dilan Şimşek by using physical violence while they were following the press declaration…
Dilan Şimşek
İstanbul
Dilan Şimşek – Detained at Saturday Mothers/People protest
The police detained Artı TV reporter Umut Taştan, journalist Fatoş Erdoğan, journalist Fatoş Erdoğan and Pirha reporter Dilan Şimşek by using physical violence while they were following the press declaration…
Rüstem Batum
İstanbul
Rüstem Batum – trial for “publicly degrading the military and security organization of the state”
A lawsuit was filed against journalist Rüstem Batum on charge of “publicly degrading the military and security organization of the state” as per the Article 301 of the Turkish Penal…
İpek Özbey
İstanbul - 2020
İpek Özbey – trial for “turning a counterterrorism official into a target” and “violating privacy”
A “terror investigation” is launched against journalist Hazal Ocak, photo journalist Vedat Arık, Chief editors Olcay Büyüktaş and İpek Özbey due to the news entitled “There is illegal [construction] in Bosphorus” (Boğazda kaçak var) on…
Olcay Büyüktaş Akça
İstanbul - 2020
Olcay Büyüktaş – trial for “turning a counterterrorism official into a target” and “violating privacy”
A “terror investigation” is launched against journalist Hazal Ocak, photo journalist Vedat Arık, Chief editors Olcay Büyüktaş and İpek Özbey due to the news entitled “There is illegal [construction] in Bosphorus” (Boğazda kaçak var) on…
Vedat Arık
İstanbul - 2020
Vedat Arık – trial for “turning a counterterrorism official into a target” and “violating privacy”
A “terror investigation” is launched against journalist Hazal Ocak, photo journalist Vedat Arık, Chief editors Olcay Büyüktaş and İpek Özbey due to the news entitled “There is illegal [construction] in Bosphorus” (Boğazda kaçak var) on…
Hazal Ocak
İstanbul - 2020
Hazal Ocak – trial for “turning a counterterrorism official into a target” and “violating privacy”
A “terror investigation” is launched against journalist Hazal Ocak, photo journalist Vedat Arık, Chief editors Olcay Büyüktaş and İpek Özbey due to the news entitled “There is illegal [construction] in Bosphorus” (Boğazda kaçak var) on…
Sıddık Güler
Van
Sıddık Güler – “misleading information” investigation
Sıddık Güler, editor-in-chief of the Serhat News news website, testified at the Van Security Branch Directorate on July 5 on charges of “disseminating misleading information” (TCK 217/A) based on a…
Mehmet Yalman
Malatya
Mehmet Yalman detained
Journalist Mehmet Yalman, owner of Malatya Haber24 website, was detained by the gendarmerie on the allegation of “resisting a public officer” while trying to cover the train accident in Dilek…
Mehmet Yetim
Şanlıurfa
Mehmet Yetim detained
Journalist Mehmet Yetim was detained on June 26, 2023 due to his social media posts. Yetim announced the incident on his social media account and announced that he was released…
Canan Kaya
İstanbul - 2023
Canan Kaya – Earthquake broadcast investigation
Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation against Canan Kaya, Medya Koridoru Concessionaire and Editor-in-Chief, on suspicion of “publicly disseminating misleading information” (TCK 217/A) in connection with her…
Banu Acun
İstanbul - 2023
Banu Acun detained
Journalist Banu Acun was detained at Sabiha Gökçen Airport on her way back to Turkey from Germany. Acun stated that the reason for her detention was “publicly denigrating Turkishness, the…
İdris Yayla
Van - 2023
İdris Yayla – ‘The same prosecutor ordered the detention of journalists’ news case
A lawsuit was filed against Jiyan Haber (Jiyan News) Executive Director İdris Yayla, along with Mezopotamya Agency (MA) Executive Director and Managing Editor Ferhat Çelik, for reporting that the prosecutor…
Nazan Özcan
İstanbul - 2022
Nazan Özcan – Trial over bianet report about ‘lawsuit against journalists’
An investigation has been launched into bianet’s article titled “Lawsuit against journalists covering allegations of bribery about Erdoğan’s lawyer.” Nazan Özcan, who was the editor-in-chief of bianet at the time,…
Mehmet Güleş
Elazığ - 2016
The trial of Journalist Diha reporter Mehmet Güleş – “membership in a terrorist organization” and “propagandizing for a terrorist organization”
Journalist Diha reporter Mehmet Güleş was arrested on December 7, 2016. At the last hearing held on May 3, 2017, the court ruled that Güleş shall be sentenced to 6…
