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RojNews news agency calls on Iraqi authorities to act for the release of missing journalist
The RojNews news agency said that its employee Silêman Ahmed was kidnapped in South Kurdistan by the KDP in order to suppress opposition journalism. -
Iraqi Journalists Union ask Iraqi Kurdish authorities to say what happened to Rojnews Arabic editor
The Iraqi Journalists Union made a statement about Rojnews Arabic editor Süleyman Muhammed Ahmed, who was detained by KDP forces on 25 October. -
No news from Rojnews Arabic Service editor since his detention at Semalka Border
There has been no news from Rojnews Arabic Service editor Süleyman Ahmet, who was detained by KDP forces. Ahmet's mother asked about the fate of her son. -
Journalist Kaygusuz sent to prison
Selahattin Kaygusuz, the distributor in Batman for the pro-Kurdish Yeni Yaşam daily newspaper, was arrested today (October 25). Kaygusuz was detained in Batman on October 20 based on the testimony of witness Ümit Akbıyık, who is the witness in the files -
MFRR report: Journalists in Turkey are faced with trumped-up charges
MFRR documented a record number of press and media freedom violations in Turkey - 136 cases involving 172 persons or media entities. -
Up to 15 years in prison sought for journalist Beritan Canözer
Beritan Canözer is one of four Kurdish media workers arrested at the end of April. This followed a nationwide operation against the Kurdish opposition and civil society, in the course of which around 200 people were taken into custody. -
Journalist Selahattin Kaygusuz imprisoned in Amed
The Turkish regime's attacks against Kurdish media workers remain widespread and show no signs of abating. -
Two female journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on the killing of Jina Amini
Iran continues prosecuting journalists who have dealt with the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini a year ago. -
Journalist Kaygusuz remains in police custody
Journalist Selehattin Kaygusuz saw his custody period extended. He is now expected to give his statement on Monday, 23 October. -
Kurdish journalist Maroofian arrested and tortured in Sulaymaniyah
Kurdish journalist Nazila Maroofian left Iran due to heavy political persecution and said she was arrested and tortured in the southern Kurdish city of Sulaymaniyah. -
Journalist Kanbal taken into custody in Mardin
Journalist Ahmet Kanbal was detained in the police political operation carried out in Mardin. -
Journalist Merdan Yanardağ sentenced and released from prison
Turkish journalist Merdan Yanardağ was sentenced to prison on the first day of the trial for his comments on Abdullah Öcalan in Istanbul. The court ordered his release at the same time. -
Journalist Ayşenur Arslan released
Journalist Ayşenur Arslan was released after giving her statement at the courthouse in Istanbul. -
Dicle Firat Association: 63 journalists in prison in September
The journalists' association Dicle Firat has published a report on the current situation of press freedom in Turkey and a list of imprisoned media workers. The number rose to 63 in September. -
MEPs tighten rules to protect journalists and media outlets
In response to growing threats to media freedom and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopted their position on a law to strengthen the transparency and independence of EU media. -
Turkish journalist detained over comments about the guerrilla action in Ankara
The long-time journalist Aysenur Arslan is accused of 'making propaganda for a terrorist organization' and 'praising the crime and the criminal' after her comments about the action carried out by the Brigade of Immortals in Ankara two days ago. -
Employee of Yeni Yaşam daily detained in Dersim
An employee of the pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam has been violently detained in Dersim. -
Atılım newspaper employee Gözütok sent to prison
Atılım newspaper employee Eray Gözütok, who was taken into custody while distributing newspapers in Gazi District, was sent to prison. -
Kurdish journalist Bayram remains in prison
Kurdish journalist Hamdullah Bayram must remain in prison. The employee of the newspaper “Yeni Yaşam”, who has been imprisoned since March, is charged with alleged PKK membership and faces up to 15 years in Turkish prison. -
Journalist Rojin Altay sentenced to prison
Kurdish journalist Rojin Altay was sentenced to one year and three months imprisonment for "PKK propaganda" for sharing a photo of Sakine Cansız with the text "Resistance means life" on Twitter. -
Journalist Abdurrahman Gök remains in prison
Mesopotamia News Agency (MA) editor Abdurrahman Gök has been behind bars since 27 April, accused of membership in the PKK. -
Journalist Gök appears before a judge today
Journalist Abdurrahman Gök has been behind bars for 143 days. He is appearing before the judge for the first time today. -
Committee will investigate attacks on journalists in Northern and Eastern Syria
A committee was established to investigate attacks on journalists, including the bombing of the vehicle belonging to JIN TV last month, in Northern and Eastern Syria. -
Kurdish journalist Maroofian released on bail
Kurdish journalist Nazila Maroofian, who was arrested 4 times after interviewing Jina Amini's father, was released on bail. -
DFG: 59 journalists in prison in August
According to the DFG's August Report on Rights Violations Against Journalists, 3 more journalists-writers were remanded in custody. The number of imprisoned journalists in August was 59.