Turkish authorities detained and then deported Dutch journalist, her newspaper said Thursday — the latest foreign reporter to be ousted from the country.
Turkey articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Turkey. Regional turmoil and ongoing repression of the Kurdish minority remain contentious challenges. Occupy Turkey protests challenged the government in 2013. Also take a look at our articles on Occupy Turkey.
Turkey Revives Ghosts of Gezi Protests as Elections Loom
Three years after she was acquitted over her role in Turkey’s Gezi Park protests, Mucella Yapici was called in last month by police to face more questions.
Turkish Doctor Sentenced to Jail on Trumped-Up Charges
PHR condemns sentencing in absentia of Dr. Gençay, founder and former president of the Turkish Medical Association by Istanbul 37th Penal Court in Turkey.
Turkey Seeks Arrests Over 2013 Occupy Turkey Protests
Turkey seeks arrests over 2013 protests. Prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for a prominent actor, a leading journalist and civil society activists.
Turkey’s Stance on Khashoggi Killing Contrasts With Own Media Rights
Turkey appears to be increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia over the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh’s Istanbul consulate.
Sean Penn Working on Documentary on Saudi Writer’s Death
A Turkish official says Sean Penn is in Turkey working on a documentary about the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Khashoggi’s Death and the Politics of Profit
It is up to ordinary people like us to become more critically aware of the global political-economic systems that govern our lives. From that point on, the choice is ours to make – do we continue to condone it?
Worrying Arrests Of Activists and Academics In Turkey
Transparency International expresses concern at arrests of activist & academics in Turkey asking for free expression without fear of reprisal in Turkey.
13 Turkish Activists And Academics Detained In Renewed Crackdown
Global and Turkish human rights groups fear the detention of thirteen activists and academics could signal a new upsurge in a state crackdown.
Turkish Court Sentences Journalist to 19 Years Jail Over Gulen Links
A court sentenced journalist Ali Unal to 19 years in jail with charges of being a leader in a network accused of carrying out a failed coup in July 2016.