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Turkiye: JIN News Intern Nazlıcan Yıldız Faces Terrorism Accusations in Turkish Court
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 11/2/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 11/2/23

Turkiye: JIN News Intern Nazlıcan Yıldız Faces Terrorism Accusations in Turkish Court

The Coalition For Women In Journalism demands an end to the harassment of JIN News journalist Nazlıcan Yıldız.

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Turkiye: Iranian Journalist Shilan Mirzaee Detained, Facing Threat of Execution if Deported
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/24/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/24/23

Turkiye: Iranian Journalist Shilan Mirzaee Detained, Facing Threat of Execution if Deported

Shilan Mirzaee, an Iranian activist and journalist seeking asylum in Turkey since 2016, is at risk of imminent deportation to Iran.

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Turkiye: Veteran Journalist Elif Akkuş Released From Prison
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/20/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/20/23

Turkiye: Veteran Journalist Elif Akkuş Released From Prison

Renowned reporter Elif Akkuş —— who was unjustly dismissed from TRT last April after 25 years of service — was arrested October 20.

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Turkiye: Former Minister Attempts to Discredit Seyhan Avşar After Exposé Reveals His Secret Purchase of $3 Million Villa
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/11/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/11/23

Turkiye: Former Minister Attempts to Discredit Seyhan Avşar After Exposé Reveals His Secret Purchase of $3 Million Villa

Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu attacked Halk TV reporter Seyhan Avşar online after she broke the news that he secretly bought an extravagant villa.

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Turkiye: Ankara Bombing Comments Lead to Show Cancellation and Anti-Terrorism Investigation into Journalist Ayşenur Arslan
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/3/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 10/3/23

Turkiye: Ankara Bombing Comments Lead to Show Cancellation and Anti-Terrorism Investigation into Journalist Ayşenur Arslan

Ayşenur Arslan, a veteran journalist, has been released after a brief detention period following her comments on a recent bombing in Ankara.

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Turkiye: Miyase İlknur Receives 20-Month Suspended Sentence For Column on Tax Haven Investigation
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/21/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/21/23

Turkiye: Miyase İlknur Receives 20-Month Suspended Sentence For Column on Tax Haven Investigation

Cumhuriyet newspaper columnist Miyase İlknur has been given a suspended sentence of 20 months for defaming judges of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeals.

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Turkiye: Pınar Gayıp Acquitted of All Charges in Case Brought by Lieutenant General
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/19/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/19/23

Turkiye: Pınar Gayıp Acquitted of All Charges in Case Brought by Lieutenant General

The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes Pinar Gayip’s acquittal. Lieutenant General Musa Çitil has consistently used his position of power to harass critical journalists legally.

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Türkiye: Two Women Journalists Detained By Authorities In Separate Incidents
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/15/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/15/23

Türkiye: Two Women Journalists Detained By Authorities In Separate Incidents

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Türkiye: Kurdish Journalist Rojin Altay Receives 15-Month Suspended Sentence For a Retweet
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/14/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/14/23

Türkiye: Kurdish Journalist Rojin Altay Receives 15-Month Suspended Sentence For a Retweet

Journalist Rojin Altay sentenced to 1 year and 3 months after a Turkish court deems her guilty of "disseminating terrorist propaganda.

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Turkiye: Investigation Initiated Against Zülal Kalkandelen for Article Questioning Activities of Religious Group
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/13/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/13/23

Turkiye: Investigation Initiated Against Zülal Kalkandelen for Article Questioning Activities of Religious Group

Authorities have initiated an investigation into Zülal Kalkandelen for her column, which criticized the activities of religious groups with children under the protection of the state.

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Turkiye: Defamation Complaint Filed Against Pelin Özkaptan for Reporting on Rape Trial
Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/6/23 Threats Coalition for Women in Journalism 9/6/23

Turkiye: Defamation Complaint Filed Against Pelin Özkaptan for Reporting on Rape Trial

Libel suit against Pelin Özkaptan for her outlet Gazete Karınca’s reporting on a rape trial, latest in a string of alleged abusers suing women journalists for defamation in Turkiye.

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Türkiye: Acclaimed Photojournalist Zeynep Kuray Obstructed from Covering Environmental Protest, Fined for ‘Trespassing’
Threats enes keskin 7/26/23 Threats enes keskin 7/26/23

Türkiye: Acclaimed Photojournalist Zeynep Kuray Obstructed from Covering Environmental Protest, Fined for ‘Trespassing’

While covering an environmental protest in Turkey’s Mugla Province, police arrest and fine renowned reporter Zeynep Kuray for trespassing.

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Turkey: Seyhan Avşar Faces Legal Probe Following Exposé of Child Abuse in State Care
Threats enes keskin 7/25/23 Threats enes keskin 7/25/23

Turkey: Seyhan Avşar Faces Legal Probe Following Exposé of Child Abuse in State Care

Ministry investigates Halk TV’s Seyhan Avşar after she reports on mistreatment of children in care homes.

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Turkey: Three Women Journalists Detained For A Retweet
Threats enes keskin 7/25/23 Threats enes keskin 7/25/23

Turkey: Three Women Journalists Detained For A Retweet

Sibel Yükler, Evrim Deniz, and Evrim Kepenek were detained following allegations they retweeted news about the recent reassignment of Prosecutor Mehmet Karababa and his wife.

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Turkey: TRT War Correspondent Elif Akkuş Denied Entry to Workplace After Suspension is Lifted
Threats enes keskin 7/20/23 Threats enes keskin 7/20/23

Turkey: TRT War Correspondent Elif Akkuş Denied Entry to Workplace After Suspension is Lifted

TRT, the Turkish broadcaster, denies journalist Elif Akkuş access to the building after a three-month suspension expired.

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