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This is an account representing a voluntary initiative, established by a group of journalists in solidarity with colleagues in jail.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❗
We stand witness to @timursoykann.bsky.social 's journalism.
Repressions, detentions and arrests will never intimidate us, journalists!
We will always defend the public right to information, freedom of expression and independent journalism!
Release Timur AT ONCE❗
We stand witness to @timursoykann.bsky.social 's journalism.
Repressions, detentions and arrests will never intimidate us, journalists!
We will always defend the public right to information, freedom of expression and independent journalism!
Release Timur AT ONCE❗
July 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❗
We stand witness to @timursoykann.bsky.social 's journalism.
Repressions, detentions and arrests will never intimidate us, journalists!
We will always defend the public right to information, freedom of expression and independent journalism!
Release Timur AT ONCE❗
We stand witness to @timursoykann.bsky.social 's journalism.
Repressions, detentions and arrests will never intimidate us, journalists!
We will always defend the public right to information, freedom of expression and independent journalism!
Release Timur AT ONCE❗
The file is “secret,” but the target is clear: journalism. On June 13, five journalists’ homes in Istanbul were raided under a confidential investigation. With a secrecy order in place, the charges remain unknown. Now, our colleagues are sent to court for arrest!
#journalistsdetainedonsecretfile
#journalistsdetainedonsecretfile
June 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The file is “secret,” but the target is clear: journalism. On June 13, five journalists’ homes in Istanbul were raided under a confidential investigation. With a secrecy order in place, the charges remain unknown. Now, our colleagues are sent to court for arrest!
#journalistsdetainedonsecretfile
#journalistsdetainedonsecretfile
Cypriot journalist @aysemden.bsky.social
has received NO protection for 45DAYS even though:
▪️ Cemil Önal, whom she interviewed, was murdered in the Netherlands.
▪️ The murder wasn’t properly investigated or assailants identified.
Let us repeat once more LOUD AND CLEAR:
#ProtectAysemden!
has received NO protection for 45DAYS even though:
▪️ Cemil Önal, whom she interviewed, was murdered in the Netherlands.
▪️ The murder wasn’t properly investigated or assailants identified.
Let us repeat once more LOUD AND CLEAR:
#ProtectAysemden!
June 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Cypriot journalist @aysemden.bsky.social
has received NO protection for 45DAYS even though:
▪️ Cemil Önal, whom she interviewed, was murdered in the Netherlands.
▪️ The murder wasn’t properly investigated or assailants identified.
Let us repeat once more LOUD AND CLEAR:
#ProtectAysemden!
has received NO protection for 45DAYS even though:
▪️ Cemil Önal, whom she interviewed, was murdered in the Netherlands.
▪️ The murder wasn’t properly investigated or assailants identified.
Let us repeat once more LOUD AND CLEAR:
#ProtectAysemden!
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#GazetecileriSusturamazsınız
@bianet.org editörü Tuğçe Yılmaz @tucyil.bsky.social "yakalama" olduğu gerekçesiyle Kadıköy'de GBT kontrolünde gözaltına alındı, geceyi her hafta adli kontrol imzası attığı karakolda geçirecek.
Gazeteciler ifadeye çağırılsa giderler, yıldırma politikanız bizi susturamaz!
@bianet.org editörü Tuğçe Yılmaz @tucyil.bsky.social "yakalama" olduğu gerekçesiyle Kadıköy'de GBT kontrolünde gözaltına alındı, geceyi her hafta adli kontrol imzası attığı karakolda geçirecek.
Gazeteciler ifadeye çağırılsa giderler, yıldırma politikanız bizi susturamaz!
June 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#GazetecileriSusturamazsınız
@bianet.org editörü Tuğçe Yılmaz @tucyil.bsky.social "yakalama" olduğu gerekçesiyle Kadıköy'de GBT kontrolünde gözaltına alındı, geceyi her hafta adli kontrol imzası attığı karakolda geçirecek.
Gazeteciler ifadeye çağırılsa giderler, yıldırma politikanız bizi susturamaz!
@bianet.org editörü Tuğçe Yılmaz @tucyil.bsky.social "yakalama" olduğu gerekçesiyle Kadıköy'de GBT kontrolünde gözaltına alındı, geceyi her hafta adli kontrol imzası attığı karakolda geçirecek.
Gazeteciler ifadeye çağırılsa giderler, yıldırma politikanız bizi susturamaz!
#ProtectAysemden
@rsf.org urges the police to ensure @aysemden.bsky.social Akın's protection and to identify- in cooperation with the Turkish authorities- those responsible for the death threats.
rsf.org/en/northern-...
@rsf.org urges the police to ensure @aysemden.bsky.social Akın's protection and to identify- in cooperation with the Turkish authorities- those responsible for the death threats.
rsf.org/en/northern-...
Northern Cyprus: RSF calls for permanent protection of a journalist whose source has been murdered
There are multiple and serious warning signs indicating an imminent threat to the physical safety of Turkish Cypriot journalist Aysemden Akin. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the police to ensur...
rsf.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#ProtectAysemden
@rsf.org urges the police to ensure @aysemden.bsky.social Akın's protection and to identify- in cooperation with the Turkish authorities- those responsible for the death threats.
rsf.org/en/northern-...
@rsf.org urges the police to ensure @aysemden.bsky.social Akın's protection and to identify- in cooperation with the Turkish authorities- those responsible for the death threats.
rsf.org/en/northern-...
Cypriot journalist @aysemden.bsky.social
was threatened on April 30th. The following day a key person she interviewed was killed. This was an extensive interview containing serious allegations on mafia activities and connections both in Cyprus and Turkey.
One month on, still no protection!
was threatened on April 30th. The following day a key person she interviewed was killed. This was an extensive interview containing serious allegations on mafia activities and connections both in Cyprus and Turkey.
One month on, still no protection!
May 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Cypriot journalist @aysemden.bsky.social
was threatened on April 30th. The following day a key person she interviewed was killed. This was an extensive interview containing serious allegations on mafia activities and connections both in Cyprus and Turkey.
One month on, still no protection!
was threatened on April 30th. The following day a key person she interviewed was killed. This was an extensive interview containing serious allegations on mafia activities and connections both in Cyprus and Turkey.
One month on, still no protection!
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#NorthernCyprus: IPI condemns death threats against #Cypriot journalist @aysemden.bsky.social following her investigative reporting of a crime network. Authorities must act urgently to protect Akın and investigate threats. #JournalismIsNotACrime
Read our statement: buff.ly/pTRtEhK
Read our statement: buff.ly/pTRtEhK
May 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
#NorthernCyprus: IPI condemns death threats against #Cypriot journalist @aysemden.bsky.social following her investigative reporting of a crime network. Authorities must act urgently to protect Akın and investigate threats. #JournalismIsNotACrime
Read our statement: buff.ly/pTRtEhK
Read our statement: buff.ly/pTRtEhK
Accusing 7journalists with bogus terror charges because they stood in solidarity with slain colleagues is an attack on peoples’ right to information and the press freedom in Turkey.
Journalism will prevail! Journalists will never be silenced!
#FreePress
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Journalism will prevail! Journalists will never be silenced!
#FreePress
#JournalismIsNotACrime
May 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Accusing 7journalists with bogus terror charges because they stood in solidarity with slain colleagues is an attack on peoples’ right to information and the press freedom in Turkey.
Journalism will prevail! Journalists will never be silenced!
#FreePress
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Journalism will prevail! Journalists will never be silenced!
#FreePress
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Istanbul Bar Association faces terror charges simply because it defended journalists Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin’s right to life.
Join journalists’ ranks in defense of @istanbulbarosu.org.tr
if you’re yearning for Justice!
🗓️ 28.05 / 10.00
📌 Silivri - Istanbul 26. ACM
Join journalists’ ranks in defense of @istanbulbarosu.org.tr
if you’re yearning for Justice!
🗓️ 28.05 / 10.00
📌 Silivri - Istanbul 26. ACM
May 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Istanbul Bar Association faces terror charges simply because it defended journalists Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin’s right to life.
Join journalists’ ranks in defense of @istanbulbarosu.org.tr
if you’re yearning for Justice!
🗓️ 28.05 / 10.00
📌 Silivri - Istanbul 26. ACM
Join journalists’ ranks in defense of @istanbulbarosu.org.tr
if you’re yearning for Justice!
🗓️ 28.05 / 10.00
📌 Silivri - Istanbul 26. ACM
Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın faced death threats because she exposed a mafia-state-bribery network that stretches out to Turkey.
We stand by our colleague and demand her immediate protection!
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#AysemdeniKoruyun
@aysemden.bsky.social
We stand by our colleague and demand her immediate protection!
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#AysemdeniKoruyun
@aysemden.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın faced death threats because she exposed a mafia-state-bribery network that stretches out to Turkey.
We stand by our colleague and demand her immediate protection!
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#AysemdeniKoruyun
@aysemden.bsky.social
We stand by our colleague and demand her immediate protection!
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#AysemdeniKoruyun
@aysemden.bsky.social
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Aysemden Akın, a Northern Cypriot journalist, faced death threats because she exposed a mafia-state-bribery network that stretches out to Turkey.
We stand by our colleague, demand her immediate protection!
#AysemdeniKoruyun
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@aysemden.bsky.social
We stand by our colleague, demand her immediate protection!
#AysemdeniKoruyun
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@aysemden.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Aysemden Akın, a Northern Cypriot journalist, faced death threats because she exposed a mafia-state-bribery network that stretches out to Turkey.
We stand by our colleague, demand her immediate protection!
#AysemdeniKoruyun
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@aysemden.bsky.social
We stand by our colleague, demand her immediate protection!
#AysemdeniKoruyun
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@aysemden.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Aysemden Akın, a Northern Cypriot journalist, faced death threats because she exposed a mafia-state-bribery network that stretches out to Turkey.
We stand by our colleague, demand her immediate protection!
#AysemdeniKoruyun
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@aysemden.bsky.social
We stand by our colleague, demand her immediate protection!
#AysemdeniKoruyun
#GazetecilikSucDegildir
#JournalismIsNotACrime
@aysemden.bsky.social
Turkey has fallen 67 steps in the Reporters
Without Borders @rsf.org Press Freedom Index since 2002, ranked 159th among 180 countries in 2025
@rsf-tr.bsky.social
The # of journalists in jail fluctuates, oppression diversifies.
#YouCan'tSilenceJournalists
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Without Borders @rsf.org Press Freedom Index since 2002, ranked 159th among 180 countries in 2025
@rsf-tr.bsky.social
The # of journalists in jail fluctuates, oppression diversifies.
#YouCan'tSilenceJournalists
#JournalismIsNotACrime
May 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Turkey has fallen 67 steps in the Reporters
Without Borders @rsf.org Press Freedom Index since 2002, ranked 159th among 180 countries in 2025
@rsf-tr.bsky.social
The # of journalists in jail fluctuates, oppression diversifies.
#YouCan'tSilenceJournalists
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Without Borders @rsf.org Press Freedom Index since 2002, ranked 159th among 180 countries in 2025
@rsf-tr.bsky.social
The # of journalists in jail fluctuates, oppression diversifies.
#YouCan'tSilenceJournalists
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Turkey has fallen 67 steps in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index since 2002, ranked 159th out of 180 countries in 2025.
The number of journalists in jail fluctuates; Perihan Erkılınç was just arrested while reporting for Özgür Gelecek.
Raise your voice! #Youcannotintimidateus
The number of journalists in jail fluctuates; Perihan Erkılınç was just arrested while reporting for Özgür Gelecek.
Raise your voice! #Youcannotintimidateus
May 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Turkey has fallen 67 steps in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index since 2002, ranked 159th out of 180 countries in 2025.
The number of journalists in jail fluctuates; Perihan Erkılınç was just arrested while reporting for Özgür Gelecek.
Raise your voice! #Youcannotintimidateus
The number of journalists in jail fluctuates; Perihan Erkılınç was just arrested while reporting for Özgür Gelecek.
Raise your voice! #Youcannotintimidateus
On May 3, marking the World Press Freedom Day, we, journalists, pledge to deliver the truth to public. We will not be silenced! We are not afraid or intimidated! #YouCannotSilenceJournalists #YouCannotIntimidateJournalists #JournalismIsNotACrime
May 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
On May 3, marking the World Press Freedom Day, we, journalists, pledge to deliver the truth to public. We will not be silenced! We are not afraid or intimidated! #YouCannotSilenceJournalists #YouCannotIntimidateJournalists #JournalismIsNotACrime
We lost our beloved friend and brilliant colleague, Ceren. Our sorrow is beyond words. Through you, our solidarity grew stronger. We will carry your memory in our hearts forever.
April 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We lost our beloved friend and brilliant colleague, Ceren. Our sorrow is beyond words. Through you, our solidarity grew stronger. We will carry your memory in our hearts forever.
Havva Gümüşkaya, a reporter for BirGün newspaper, was detained while covering a student demonstration in central Ankara. She has since been released.
Authorities must refrain from obstructing journalists in the course of their work.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Authorities must refrain from obstructing journalists in the course of their work.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
April 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Havva Gümüşkaya, a reporter for BirGün newspaper, was detained while covering a student demonstration in central Ankara. She has since been released.
Authorities must refrain from obstructing journalists in the course of their work.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Authorities must refrain from obstructing journalists in the course of their work.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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scandal! journalists asked to prove their innocence! unheard of... 8 journos are in court on friday...
Unprecedented: Journalists covering a peaceful, constitutionally protected protest are now being asked to prove they are journalists.
#WeWontJustifyJournalism #PressFreedom
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18!
#WeWontJustifyJournalism #PressFreedom
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18!
April 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
scandal! journalists asked to prove their innocence! unheard of... 8 journos are in court on friday...
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journalists do not have to prove anything... they are the eyes and ears of public...
The police and courts cannot decide who is or isn’t a journalist. What’s really being targeted is the public’s right to know. Censorship disguised as “security” must be exposed.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
April 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
journalists do not have to prove anything... they are the eyes and ears of public...
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Polis ve mahkemeler kimin gazeteci olup olmadığına karar veremez.
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The police and courts cannot decide who is or isn’t a journalist. What’s really being targeted is the public’s right to know. Censorship disguised as “security” must be exposed.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
April 17, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Polis ve mahkemeler kimin gazeteci olup olmadığına karar veremez.
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bsky.app/profile/trfr...
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Join us tomorrow 10 AM at çağlayan CH
To defend journalism
To defend journalism
Have You Heard? 🔔🗣️Pretending there’s fair justice, we ask - Where is the evidence for which crime? On 18 April (tomorrow), we will stand by our colleagues defending journalism at the Çağlayan Courthouse, DO JOIN!
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
April 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Join us tomorrow 10 AM at çağlayan CH
To defend journalism
To defend journalism
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Journalism is not a crime
Have You Heard? 🔔🗣️Courts should reject cases against journalists and uphold the principle that journalism is not a crime.
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
April 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Journalism is not a crime
Have You Heard?🔔🗣️There is no crime, no evidence, but detentions, arrests, and a hasty indictment. On 18 April (tomorrow), we will stand by our colleagues defending JOURNALISM at the Çağlayan Courthouse, DO JOIN!
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
April 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Have You Heard?🔔🗣️There is no crime, no evidence, but detentions, arrests, and a hasty indictment. On 18 April (tomorrow), we will stand by our colleagues defending JOURNALISM at the Çağlayan Courthouse, DO JOIN!
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
#WeWillNotLetJournalismBeQuestioned
#GazeteciliğiSorgulatmayacağız
The police and courts cannot decide who is or isn’t a journalist. What’s really being targeted is the public’s right to know. Censorship disguised as “security” must be exposed.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
April 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The police and courts cannot decide who is or isn’t a journalist. What’s really being targeted is the public’s right to know. Censorship disguised as “security” must be exposed.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18.
Unprecedented: Journalists covering a peaceful, constitutionally protected protest are now being asked to prove they are journalists.
#WeWontJustifyJournalism #PressFreedom
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18!
#WeWontJustifyJournalism #PressFreedom
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18!
April 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Unprecedented: Journalists covering a peaceful, constitutionally protected protest are now being asked to prove they are journalists.
#WeWontJustifyJournalism #PressFreedom
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18!
#WeWontJustifyJournalism #PressFreedom
#JournalismCannotBeQuestioned
We’ll follow the trial closely on Apr 18!