The International Press Institute (IPI) and the undersigned freedom of the press and expression organizations denounce the decision by Turkish appeals court to uphold the 20-month prison sentence against renowned journalist Bülent Mumay. This verdict represents a severe assault on press freedom and freedom of expression in Turkey, further eroding the foundations of democratic discourse […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) condemns the coordinated efforts by the far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) to intimidate journalists reporting on the trial regarding the murder of Sinan Ateş. The MHP’s recent petition to the court, which openly targeted 63 prominent journalists, is a direct attack on press freedom and an attempt to intimidate the […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) and the undersigned freedom of the press and expression organizations condemn the decision by Turkey’s broadcast regulator to revoke the license of independent radio station Açık Radyo. We call on the authorities in Turkey to uphold their obligations to protect press freedom and freedom of expression in line with the […]

The undersigned media freedom, human rights and journalists’ groups call on the new European Commission and the new European Parliament to strengthen their commitment to protecting journalists’ rights and freedom of expression in their relations with Türkiye. Relations between the European Union and Türkiye have been at an impasse for several years with Türkiye occupying […]