Breaking: Imminent re-arrest of Ahmet Altan possible as Judge issues decision but refuses to tell novelist’s lawyer ARTICLE 19 – Nov 12 A judge reviewed an application for the re-arrest of Ahmet Altan, one of Turkey’s most well-known writers, just over a week after his release pending appeal on Monday November 4. Altan had in effect … Read more
Ahmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak Released Bianet :: English Journalist and writer Ahmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak have been released from prison in the wake of a verdict of release given by the İstanbul 26th Heavy Penal Court. Ilıcak was behind bars for 1,197 days and Altan for 1,138 days. Turkish philanthropist Kavala describes his two … Read more
Turkish Journalist Ahmet Altan completes third year behind bars | Ahval Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the imprisonment of prominent Turkish novelist and… Ahmet Altan – Wikipedia ECHR rejects Turkey’s appeal over ruling on former top court member | | Ahval AMP Project The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has rejected an appeal by the Turkish … Read more
2016 prison census: 259 journalists jailed worldwide https://t.co/TeZjE8THPs via @pressfreedomYou guessed it. Turkey is the world leader. pic.twitter.com/p7sn8oQsKY — ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) December 13, 2016 Turkey: Silencing the Media hrw.org – Dec 14, 9:01 PM (Istanbul) – Turkey’s government has all but silenced independent media in an effort to prevent scrutiny or criticism of its … Read more
Report here Turkey rated ‘not free’ in internet freedom in new Freedom House report Internet freedom in Turkey has been rated “not free” in the latest annual report by the Washington-based watchdog Freedom House, a downgrade from its “party free” status last year Message of Solidarity From Margaret Atwood to Aslı Erdoğan on PEN’s Day of The … Read more
Prominent #Cumhuriyet columnist & #Turkey rep for @globalfreemedia @KadriGursel reported among journos slated for detention.His house raided — Amberin Zaman (@amberinzaman) October 31, 2016 https://twitter.com/sahmetsahmet/status/792975635086016512 Cumhuriyet is one of the last reporting newspapers in Turkey; I do not say even say oppositional-just reporting. https://t.co/ngJDZK575D — Sezin Öney (@SezinOney) October 31, 2016 https://twitter.com/dlepeska/status/792969946942799872 Turkish police … Read more
Turkey: Press freedom is essential for democracy, set journalism free! labourstartcampaigns.net In partnership with the International Federation of Journalists, which represents 600,000 journalists in 179 unions in 140 countries. It fights for journalists’ rights and media freedom. Hundreds of journalists have been arrested, sacked and Turkey: State of emergency provisions violate human rights and… · … Read more
By William Armstrong The new academic year opened under dark clouds for many scholars in Turkey. The crackdown in the aftermath of July’s attempted military coup has worsened the sense of suffocation. The country now faces the real danger of a “brain drain” as many educated citizens look for a route out. Over 5,300 academics have … Read more
The EFJ and the IFJ listed 107 journalists and media workers/owners detained since the coup attempt (15 July) in Turkey: source: European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and affiliates list updated on: 13 September 2016 you can submit a new alert (arrest or release) HERE İbrahim Balta (Zaman) Seyit Kılıç (former TRT) Bayram Kaya (Yeni Hayat) Cihan … Read more
Arzu Geybulla took this photo at a bookstore: “Author of books in row 5,6,7 and 11,12 is currently behind bars in #Turkey “ ‘Ahmet Altan is one of Turkey’s most important writers, whose novels appear in translation and sell in the millions.’ Photograph: web Turkey has detained a prominent novelist. We unite to say this vendetta … Read more
More than 11,000 teachers suspended over PKK links More than 11,000 teachers have been suspended over suspected links to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Turkey’s Education Ministry announced on Sept. 8 Turkey Uses Post-Coup Emergency Decree to Purge Mayors and Teachers NYT > Turkey by By CEYLAN YEGINSU The government said it would take over the … Read more
IHD: 617 children died in Turkey in 11 months KARAKOK OTONOMU TR/CH 3,861 children suffered a violation of their rights and 617 others died during the 11 months of 2015. Among these, 57 lost their lives as a direct result of state violence. More than 6 thousand children are currently jailed in Turkish prisons. Human … Read more
of his police deeds but because he changed sides….He became critical of the current political elites configuration…. Ex-police chief Hanefi Avcı sentenced to 15 years Former Eskişehir Chief of Police Hanefi Avcı has been sentenced to prison for 15 years and fined 10,000 Turkish liras Devrimci Karargah Case Verdict Announced 24 defendants acquitted in Devrimci … Read more
Another novel on the spot… AKP Men Don’t Wanna Watch Brad Pitt, Don’t Wanna Say “Vagina” from The Istanbulian by Emre Kızılkaya Two recent examples to show how progressive the AKP leaders are: * Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc condemned an opposition MP for saying “vagina” during her speech at the parliament floor. “I … Read more
Ahmet Altan and Mexican journalist Lydia Cacho…. Some friends got very confused and somewhat angry Mr. Altan being given the award. I am not exactly sure why such reaction occured. People have different motives. But of course it is related to editorial policies of Taraf daily as Mr. Altan is the chief editor there… Journalists … Read more