Amnesty urges Turkey to release jailed journalist, stop abusing justice system to suppress dissent
Amnesty International has called on Turkish authorities to immediately release jailed journalist Merdan Yanardağ, who was arrested on…
Prosecutors open new investigation into jailed İstanbul mayor over courtroom remarks
Prosecutors on Monday opened a new investigation into jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the main opposition’s presidential candidate,…
Press freedom in Turkey deteriorated further in 2025 amid systematic pressure: report
Press freedom in Turkey continued to deteriorate in 2025 amid judicial harassment, censorship, violence and economic pressure, according…
Turkish journalist faces up to 5 years in prison over social media posts
Turkish prosecutors have indicted journalist Sedef Kabaş on charges of “inciting crime” in her social media posts, the…