Tag Archives: Decriminalize Dissent

Amid the violence: Journalists under siege

Posted on June 5, 2013 by heissenstat

Turkey has had a shoddy record on protecting independent journalism for years now. Termed by the Committee to Protect Journalists  “the world’s worst jailer of journalists,” international journalist groups like the CPJ and and Reporters without Borders have underlined the … Continue reading →

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One minute….

Posted on April 8, 2013 by heissenstat

It is more than just a moment of high political theater in Turkey’s recent history.  It is also approximately how long it will take you to make a real contribution to protecting freedom of expression in Turkey. One voice is … Continue reading →

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Amnesty Issues Freedom of Expression Report

Posted on March 27, 2013 by heissenstat

Amnesty International has published a new report on Freedom of Expression in Turkey.  Based on trial observations, the review of hundreds of criminal cases, and “interviews with civil society organizations, lawyers, academics, individuals under prosecution and public officials,” the report … Continue reading →

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