The Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association (MKG) has published its report on "Rights Violations Against Women Journalists" for the month of May.

The report emphasized that the pressure on women journalists is not isolated but systematic. These pressures, defined as an “attempt to silence the voice of truth,” were described as a structural political choice.

May statistics:

-2 journalists and 1 media outlet were attacked

-1 journalist was detained, 1 journalist was arrested

-5 journalists were summoned to give statements

-6 journalists were sued

-Of the journalists sued, 2 received prison sentences totaling 10 months and fines amounting to 23,500 Turkish Liras

-12 ongoing cases are in progress against 19 journalists

-9 women journalists are currently in prison

-2 journalists were subjected to ill-treatment, and 2 were threatened

-1 journalist was obstructed from following a news story

The report said that journalists are subjected not only to physical and legal pressure but also economic pressure. It also stated that broadcast penalties imposed by RTÜK (Radio and Television Supreme Council) function as an indirect censorship mechanism.

The MKG emphasized that women’s journalism is not only about reporting news but also about being the voice of the ignored and preserving social memory. The statement included the following: "As the Mesopotamia Women Journalists Association, we cry out once again: The truth cannot be hidden by pressure on journalists. The more they silence us, the stronger we grow; the more they ban us, the more we write; the more they try to intimidate us, the more we stand in solidarity. Press freedom is only possible with women’s freedom! We will never give up on writing the truth."