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International mission finds that Turkey's press freedom crisis has deepened

Journalists continue to face harassment, arbitrary imprisonment and prosecution. Those responsible for attacks and threats against the press enjoy alarming levels of impunity. ....

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Turkey must allow independent media coverage of tragic earthquake aftermath

"We are increasingly concerned about reports of arrests of journalists and threats to media coverage, which unfortunately follow a familiar pattern of the authorities harassing critical media" - IPI ....

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Turkey: International delegation condemns passage of disinformation law

The law - passed by parliament on 13 October - introduces prison sentences of up to 3 years in prison for 'disseminating misleading information'. It has been widely condemned as an attempt to silence public criticism and debate ahead of the 2023 elections. ....

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Turkey: Press freedom mission to investigate threats to independent journalism

A new “disinformation” bill that will further enhance the Turkish government’s powers to censor news and information goes before parliament. ....

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Turkey: Nine press freedom and journalism groups to examine media freedom crisis in build up to 2023 elections

A coalition of international journalism, press freedom and human rights groups will carry out a three-day mission to Turkey to investigate serious, continued threats to independent journalism in the country. ....

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