IFJ 19 January 2021
Turkey: Five journalists attacked in first 15 days of 2021
In the first 15 days of 2021, the Turkish Journalists Union (TGS) has already recorded five physical attacks against journalists in Turkey. The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) together with their affiliate in Turkey condemn the assaults and call on Turkish authorities to conduct thorough investigations and hold the perpetrators accountable. Screenshot of Yeniçağ interview with Orhan Uğuroğlu (right) after the attack
In a tweet, the Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) strongly condemned the attacks and denounced the government s absence of reaction: Five journalists and media workers have been attacked in 15 days. There are no government convictions and no sanctions by the judiciary. This is intended to encourage the attackers.