The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, journalists, and media executives for press freedom, condemns the latest decision by Turkey’s broadcast regulator to fine several broadcasters over their critical reporting. Turkish authorities must not suppress the media, especially as the country approaches the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14.  “This […]

The IPI global network of journalists, editors, and publishers strongly condemns the decision of the Turkish authorities to not renew the operating license of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle’s (DW) Turkish service. This decision will effectively shut down the Turkish branch of DW in a worrying indication of the shrinking space for free and independent media […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) condemns the conviction of Turkish journalist Sinan Aygül in connection with his reporting on sexual abuse allegations involving police officers. Aygül was the first journalist charged under Turkey’s new “disinformation law” passed by the Turkish parliament last October. On December 13, 2022, Aygül, who is the president of the Bitlis […]

There has been a significant increase in the number of laws aimed at preventing disinformation proposed or implemented in different countries since 2015. The increase in the use of social media platforms for news and information, the platforms’ algorithms spreading false information, anonymity overtaking accountability, and internet-specific propaganda methods such as bots and trolls illustrate […]