Women Press Freedom condemns the charges against Desai, demands authorities stop using such baseless tactics to silence critical voices

CFWIJ and WPF welcomes a Pakistani trial court’s acquittal of Tanzeela Mazhar in a criminal defamation case which had been dragging for the last seven years.

In a recent ruling, a judge has determined that 9News investigative journalist Charlotte Grieve will not be required to reveal the identities of 13 confidential sources she spoke to for a story criticizing renowned orthopedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis.

An Istanbul court dismisses a lawsuit against Canan Kaya, Editor-in-Chief of Medya Koridoru brought by Demirören Media Group.

Defamation lawsuit follows Berlinguer claiming the former PM pressured journalists to target political rivals with negative press.

Andjouza Abourheir faces criminal defamation and insult charges after a complaint by an executive of broadcaster ORTC for speaking out about sexual violence.

The fourth hearing of the defamation case against journalist Hazal Ocak with a demand for compensation of 200 thousand TL was held.

Demirören Media Group filed a defamation lawsuit demanding 20 thousand Turkish Liras against Canan Kaya.

The seventh hearing of the trial against Sözcü columnist Çiğdem Toker was held in İstanbul.

Sözcü Gazetesi yazarı Çiğdem Toker’e karşı 80 bin TL manevi tazminat talebiyle açılan davanın altıncı duruşması bugün İstanbul’da görüldü.

The sixth hearing of the trial against Sözcü columnist Çiğdem Toker was held in İstanbul today. was postponed to a further date due to the judge’s administrative leave. Çiğdem is on trial with a claim of 80,000 TL for moral compensation. The court adjourned the next hearing until February 1, 2022, ruling to hear witnesses statements. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the policies of intimidation against journalists. Journalists report only the truth. Defamation cases are unacceptable with unrealistic amounts. We demand the court to dismiss all charges against the journalist and acquit Çiğdem immediately. Journalism is not a crime.

Jin News muhabiri Hikmet Tunç yaptığı haberde Muradiye Belediyesi’ne atanan kayyım Harun Yücel'e “hakaret” ettiği iddiasıyla hakkında açılan dava sonucu sekiz ay 22 gün hapis cezasına çarptırıldı. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) olarak mahkeme kararını kınıyoruz ve yineliyoruz: Gazetecilik suç değildir.

Jin News reporter Hikmet Tunç was sentenced to eight months and 22 days in prison as a result of the trial against her over her coverage. She was penalized for insulting Harun Yücel, the trustee appointed to Muradiye Municipality. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the court's verdict. We reiterate once again, journalism is not a crime.

Gazeteci Ceren Sözeri'ye “AKP’ye kim oy kaybettirdi” başlıklı haberine yönelik Turkuvaz Medya Grubu tarafından açılan 200 bin TL tazminat talebiyle açılan davanın dördüncü duruşması, hakimin mazeretli olması nedeniyle görülmedi.

The fourth hearing of the case against Evrensel Newspaper columnist Ceren Sözeri was adjourned due to the judge’s leave. Ceren faces a demand for compensation of 200 thousand TL for her news titled "Who made the ruling party AKP lose?”.