Turkiye: WPF Demands an End to Political Intimidation as Party Leader Insults Hilal Köylü
After questioning Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli on potential disagreements with President Erdoğan, journalist Hilal Köylü faced public scolding and was told to "quit her profession."
Turkiye: Women Press Freedom Condemns Police Violence Against Pelşin Çetinkaya Covering Protests in Batman
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the alarming escalation of police violence against women journalists in Turkiye. We are particularly appalled by the recent brutal attack on respected journalist Pelşin Çetinkaya, who was detained and tortured while covering public protests against trustee appointments in Batman.
Turkiye: WPF Calls on X to Unblock Amberin Zaman’s Account and Resist Censorship
Despite the innocuous nature of her tweet, Turkish authorities interpreted it as politically sensitive, leading to the court's decision to block Zaman’s account.
Turkiye: Aysın Komitgan Investigated for "Terrorist Propaganda" Over On-Air Slip-Up
WPF firmly denounces this aggressive action. It is unacceptable for her to lose her job and face terrorism charges due to a slip of the tongue while reacting to breaking news live on TV. We demand the case be dropped and that Komitgan be freed.
Turkiye: Açık Radyo Shut Down by Authorities in Attempt to Stifle Press Freedom
We stand in solidarity with the journalists and staff of Açık Radyo and urge Turkish authorities to reverse this decision
Turkiye: Police Detain Derya Ren and Zeynep Durgut , Violently Disperse Peace Vigil
WPF condemns this crackdown on press freedom and peaceful protest. Journalists must be free to report without facing police violence. We demand the reporters are immediately freed.
Turkiye: WPF Denounces Legal Action Against Asuman Aranca For Her Reporting on Murder Case
Journalist Asuman Aranca is facing charges for "violation of privacy" after reporting on the Sinan Ateş murder case. The prosecutor demands punishment, claiming her coverage "exceeded the limits" of press freedom.
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: Pinar Gayip Briefly Detained After Yet Another Complaint from Lawyer Linked to Sexual Assault Case
Pinar Gayip was briefly detained after being summoned to an Istanbul police station on October 14, 2024. She was taken into custody following yet another criminal complaints from lawyer Sezgin Keleş, who has persistently harassed Pınar due to her reporting on his conviction for "simple sexual assault."
Turkiye: Police Beat and Threaten Heval Önkol and Ceylan Şahinli at Rally, WPF Calls for Investigation
Heval Onkol was beaten and threatened, while Ceylan Şahinli faced multiple attempts to obstruct her reporting.
Turkiye: Şule Aydın’s Home Defaced Following Threats from Far-Right Leader
WPF vehemently condemns threats of sexual violence targeting the journalist at her home. Police must investigate.
Turkiye: Pelin Özkaptan Sentenced for “Terrorist Propaganda” Over Social Media Posts
WPF vehemently denounces prison sentence given to journalist for expressing an opinion online. We demand the conviction is overturned.
Turkiye: Political Leader Threatens Şule Aydın and Others for Reporting on Murder
WPF vehemently condemns Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli's threats against Halk TV and 4 journalists, including Şule Aydın.
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: Evrim Kepenek on Trial After Reporting on Alleged Child Abuse
Bianet editor stands accused of breaking a confidentiality order. WPF demands bogus charge is dropped.
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: Sibel Yükler On Trial For Violating Protest Law, WPF Denounces Bogus Charges
Sibel Yükler and colleagues facing criminal charges for protesting the unjust detentions of Kurdish journalists in 2022.
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.
Turkiye: Award-Winning Journalist Zeynep Kuray Yet Again Falsely Accused of Terrorism
Zeynep Kuray, due to stand trial in December, is accused of making "terrorist propaganda" for reporting on Kurdish fighters, protests, and Turkish military abuses.