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• RTÜK revokes license of independent radio station Açık Radyo 

  The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has revoked the license of the independent radio station Açık Radyo after it mentioned the Armenian Genocide on 24 April.
• Eight Kurdish journalists sentenced to six years and three months in prison each 

  A court in Ankara has sentenced eight journalists from the news agencies MA and JinNews to over six years in prison each for alleged PKK membership.
• Trial of journalist Ehmed abducted by the KDP in October postponed 

  The trial of journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was abducted by the KDP in October, was due to start at the criminal court in Duhok on Sunday but was postponed as the Asayish did not hand over important documents.
• Journalist Ehmed to appear in court tomorrow 

  Journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was kidnapped by the KDP and held prisoner for 249 days, will appear in court for the first time tomorrow.
• YRJ Spokesperson: We will be the voice and colour of truth 

  Speaking on the 4th anniversary of YRJ, Spokesperson Arîn Siwêd stated said, "We promise that we will follow the path of the Free Press with our pen and be the voice and colour of the truth."
• YRJ: Women journalists need to be the voice of truth 

  Publishing a message on the 4th anniversary of its foundation, YRJ stated that a free and democratic society can only be established by revealing the truth.
• Unpleasant surprise for journalist Hüseyin Aykol  

  Left-wing journalist Hüseyin Aykol was registered as a member of the AKP without his knowledge. The 72-year-old only found out about this when he applied for membership of the DEM party.
• Journalist Karakoç thanks everyone for their support 

  Journalist Serdar Karakoç, who was detained following an extradition request to Germany and later released on parole, thanked everyone who supported the free media and drew attention to the importance of the fight against oppression.
• Journalist Serdar Karakoç released on parole 

  Journalist Serdar Karakoç, who was detained in the Netherlands upon Germany's extradition request, was released on parole today.
• New call for the release of journalist Serdar Karakoç 

  Journalists, politicians, lawyers and human rights defenders protested the arrest of journalist Serdar Karakoç and said: "We watch with shame as European politicians bow to Turkey's demands."
• Prosecutor seeks prison sentence for 6 women journalists 

  Prosecutor demanded prison sentence in the trial of 6 women journalists.
• Lawyer Sözen: Arrest of Kurdish journalist Karakoç indicative of German foreign policy 

  Kurdish journalist Serdar Karakoç has been arrested in the Netherlands. Germany is demanding his extradition. For lawyer Yener Sözen, the case is indicative of German foreign policy.
• 24 journalists stood trial in one month, 8 women journalists in prison 

  The Mesopotamia Women Journalists' Association stated that urgent measures are needed to ensure the safety of journalists and protect freedom of expression.
• Media workers: Serdar Karakoç should be released immediately 

  122 journalists, writers and media workers demanded the immediate release of journalist Serdar Karakoç, who was arrested by the Netherlands upon the request of Germany. The journalists also called on the Dutch press to take action for Karakoç's freedom.
• 42 journalists in prison in the month of May, says DFG 

  The DFG said that there were 42 journalists in prison in the month of May.
• Journalist Gayip was sentenced to 1 year, 2 months and 17 days in prison  

  Journalist Pınar Gayip was sentenced to 1 year, 2 months and 17 days in prison.
• Journalist Karakoç taken into custody by Dutch police 

  Journalist Serdar Karakoç, who has been in exile in the Netherlands for 23 years, was taken into custody by the Dutch police upon the request of the German state. Karakoç will be brought before a court today.
• Journalist Ehmed's mother: Release my son 

  Journalist Silêman Ehmed's mother called for pressure on the KDP government to achieve her son’s release.
• Lawyers finally meet with journalist Silêman Ehmed after 211 days without news 

  Lawyer Beşdar Hasan was able to meet with journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was kidnapped by KDP forces, after 211 days. He said that the journalist's condition was good, and that Ehmed wanted the public pressure to continue.
• Journalist Solin Dal: We will continue to expose isolation 

  Journalist Esra Solin Dal, who was released from Bakırköy Women's Closed Prison on Tuesday, said that they will continue to expose isolation in the country.
• Court rules for the release of three journalists jailed in April 

  Court ruled for the release of MA reporters Esra Solin Dal and Mehmet Aslan and journalist Erdoğan Alayumat who were imprisoned in late April.
• Release of Jinnews journalist Ren postponed for 3 months  

  The release of Jinnews journalist Derya Ren, who has been in prison for nearly two years, was expected at the beginning of May, but was postponed for 3 months on the grounds that she was "not ready to integrate into society".
• DFG: The KDP is committing a crime and should release Silêman Ehmed 

  DFG made a statement for journalist Silêman Ehmed, who was detained by KDP 200 days ago, and said, "Our concerns about his life are increasing. KDP is committing a crime."
• Still no news of journalist Silêman Ehmed in KDP custody for 200 days 

  Journalist Silêman Ehmed has been held in an unofficial detention centre in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for 200 days. The KDP refuses to provide information about his condition and his lawyers are also unable to speak to him.
• Indictment against nine journalists sent to court 

  The indictment against 9 journalists, including Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan and Erdoğan Alayumat, who were imprisoned in an Istanbul based operation, was sent to Istanbul 25th High Criminal Court.