Turkiye: Kurdish Journalist Beritan Canözer's Prison Sentence Upheld
On November 22, 2024, the Court of Cassation has upheld Beritan Canözer’s prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda," stemming from her social media posts from 2013-2016.
Turkiye: Bogus Terror Accusations Against Öznur Değer Following Her Reporting on Torture
WPF stands in solidarity with Değer and demands an end to this judicial harassment. This baseless investigation must be dropped.
Turkiye: WPF Demands Immediate Release of Rojda Yıldız Amid Crackdown on Kurdish Organizations
Police raid Kurdish organizations and cultural centers in Amed, detaining 28 people, including Rojda Yıldız, the editor of the feminist publication Jineology Magazine. The detainees were taken to the Diyarbakır Counter-Terrorism Department, where a confidentiality order was imposed, raising serious concerns about transparency.
Turkiye: JIN News’ Rabia Önver Under Investigation For “Disinformation”
Kurdish journalist's home was raided following her investigation into alleged criminal activity involving officials. WPF denounces harassment.
Turkiye: Nurcan Yalçın Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison in Latest Misuse of Anti-Terror Laws
Kurdish journalist NurcanYalçın faces up to 10 years in prison on bogus terrorism financing charges.
Turkiye: Kurdish Journalist Melek Avcı Summoned for 'Terrorist Propaganda' Over Tweets
Yet another attempt to intimidate a journalist of the Kurdish press. WPF denounces and demands Turkish authorities stop using anti-terrorism laws to harass journalists.
Turkiye: Court Orders Blocking of 69 Journalists' X Accounts, Citing Vague 'Terrorist' Claims
Court orders the blocking of 69 X accounts, including those of journalists Amberin Zaman, Deniz Tekin, Berçem Mordeniz, and Öznur Değer, despite a 2020 ruling banning “virtual patrolling” by police.