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Tag Archives: criminalization of dissent
Another casualty in Turkey’s war on journalists
The news today that Dutch journalist, Frederike Geerdink, is being prosecuted under anti-terror statutes is, sadly, unsurprising. The prosecution of journalists in Turkey, is after all, hardly a rare occurrence; seldom does a week go by when a journalist in … Continue reading
Posted in Amnesty International, Freedom of Expression, Press Freedom
Tagged Amnesty International, Andrew Gardner, anti-terror laws, criminalization of dissent, Frederike Geerdink, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of the Press
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May 1, 2014
Again, this May 1, the streets of Istanbul witnessed police violence today, as tens of thousands of police were mobilized to prevent demonstrators from staging a rally in Taksim Square. Follow events on the ground on twitter with Turkey Researcher, … Continue reading
Posted in Amnesty International, Andrew Gardner, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, Taksim, Turkey
Tagged Amnesty International, Andrew Gardner, criminalization of dissent, Diren Gezi, excessive force, Freedom of Expression, Murat Cekic, Taksim, Turkey
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Amnesty calls on Turkey: “Respect right to peaceful assembly” on May 1
In advance of annual May 1 demonstrations, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is talking tough again. “Give up your hope of Taksim,” he said. According to Turkish media, tens of thousands of police have been mobilized. In a public statement on … Continue reading
Posted in Amnesty International, Excessive Force, Freedom of Assembly, Gezi Park, Taksim
Tagged Amnesty International, criminalization of dissent, DirenGezi, excessive force, Freedom of Expression, Gezi Park, taksim square, Tayyip Erdogan, tear gas, Turkey, water cannon
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An update on the “Twitter Trial”
In a blog posted earlier today, Amnesty International’s Turkey researcher, Andrew Gardner gave an update on the “Twitter Trial” in Izmir. He writes, in part: The fact this travesty continues says a lot about the sorry state of freedom of … Continue reading
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Tagged Amnesty International, Andrew Gardner, Censorship, criminalization of dissent, Diren Gezi, Freedom of Expression, Gezi Park, Human Rights, Turkey, Twitter
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“Twitter Trial” in Izmir
Coming in the context of repeated efforts by the Turkish government to block social media outlets, the next hearing of the Izmir “Twitter Trial” is receiving international attention. The case involves 29 men and women on trial Twitter messages they … Continue reading
Posted in Amnesty International, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, Gezi Park, Internet Freedom, Taksim, Uncategorized
Tagged Amnesty International, Andrew Gardner, Censorship, criminalization of dissent, Diren Gezi, DirenGezi, Erdogan, Freedom of Association, Gezi Park, Human Rights, internet freedom, Izmir Twitter trial, taksim square, Turkey, YouTube
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The frustrating road to justice in the Sarısülük case
The case of Ethem Sarısülük, killed by a policeman’s bullet during the Gezi protests, has been one of on-going concern for Amnesty International. Yesterday, the trial had its fourth, inconclusive hearing and Amnesty was there to follow the case.
Posted in Excessive Force, Freedom of Expression, Turkey, Uncategorized
Tagged Amnesty International, Censorship, criminalization of dissent, Diren Gezi, DirenGezi, Ethem Sarisuluk, excessive force, Freedom of Expression, Gezi Park, Human Rights, Milena Buyum, Ruhat Sena Aksener, Sarısülük, Turkey
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Twitter ban lifted, but the dangers remain
Using hashtags like #TekrarHoşgeldinTwitter (welcome back Twitter), the news that the Turkish government had finally lifted the ban on twitter came across my desktop this afternoon. I don’t think I was the only one who sighed in relief. Though the … Continue reading
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Tagged Amnesty International, Andrew Gardner, Censorship, criminalization of dissent, Erdogan, Freedom of Expression, Internet ban, judicial system, Turkey, Twitter, YouTube
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PEN Report on Freedom of Expression after Gezi
Pen International issued a report this week calling attention to escalating restrictions on journalists and writers in Turkey, particularly after the crackdown on the Gezi Protests last June. The excessive use of police force, as well as widespread media censorship … Continue reading
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Tagged criminalization of dissent, Diren Gezi, excessive force, Freedom of Expression, Gezi Park, Gezi Protests, Internet, Journalists, PEN International, police force, Press Freedom, Social Media, Turkey
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New blog on Berkin posted to Amnesty – USA’s main site
I posted a blog earlier today for the main Amnesty USA site today which gives background on Berkin Elvan and the protests since his death intended for a general audience. I write, in part: It is not simply that an … Continue reading
Posted in Excessive Force, Freedom of Expression, Turkey
Tagged #BerkinElvan, #BerkinElvanÖlümsüzdür, #BerkiniKimVurdu, Amnesty International, criminalization of dissent, Diren Gezi, excessive force, Gezi Park, Human Rights, impunity, taksim square, tear gas, Turkey, water cannon
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Freedom House Special Report: Corruption, Media, and Power in Turkey
In a report issued this week, Freedom House as highlighted once again the worsening human rights situation in Turkey. The report highlights tightening government control of the press in Turkey and urges the AKP government “to recognize that its efforts … Continue reading
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Tagged Censorship, criminalization of dissent, Diren Gezi, Freedom House, Freedom of Expression, Gezi Park, Journalists
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