Turkey

February 27, 2025

Turkish Journalists Sentenced for Reporting on Kurdish Issues Amid Growing Press Crackdown

February 27, 2025 – Turkey –  Two prominent Turkish journalists faced harsh legal penalties linked to their coverage of Kurdish political topics. Özlem Gürses received a […]
February 23, 2025

Press Associations Condemn Arrest and Abuse of Azerbaijani Journalists Ulviyya Ali and Ahmad Mammadli

February 23, 2025 – Turkey –  Several prominent press freedom organizations, including the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), have […]
February 19, 2025

Turkish Court Blocks Journalists’ Social Media Accounts, Citing National Security

February 19, 2025 – Turkey –  Turkish courts ordered the blocking of social media accounts belonging to several Kurdish journalists, including Abdurrahman Gök, Oktay Candemir, and […]
February 19, 2025

Turkey’s Crackdown Targets Leftist, Pro-Kurdish, and LGBTQ Journalists Amid Opposition Surge

February 19, 2024 – Turkey – In a sweeping operation on February 18, 2025, Turkish authorities detained 282 individuals across 51 provinces, including journalists, politicians, and […]