Journalists and academics bear the brunt of the massive crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey. Scores of them are currently subject to criminal investigations or behind bars. This website is dedicated to tracking the legal process against them.
In the last quarter of 2022 that was overshadowed by debates over “disinformation” law, 10 journalists were imprisoned; 173 journalists stood trial in 99 cases
Journalist Murat Verim imprisoned after being deported by Greece; journalist scolded, pushed away after asking question to MHP leader; Minister Varank sues T24 chief editor Doğan Akın
Journalist Sezgin Kartal imprisoned on “terrorism” charges; BİK sets rules for news websites to receive public ads; Abdurrahman Gök's prison sentence upheld by appellate court