Ceren İskit
@ceren-iskit.bsky.social
Journalist/producer
Shares stories from Turkey.
Featured in Fayn, bianet, Turkey Recap & more.
Mostly on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cereniskit
Shares stories from Turkey.
Featured in Fayn, bianet, Turkey Recap & more.
Mostly on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cereniskit
Two leading investigative journalists in Turkey, Timur Soykan & Murat Ağırel, were detained after police raided their homes. Accused of “threat and blackmail,” they face charges for doing their job. Journalism is not a threat—it’s a public right. #FreeThePress #JournalismIsNotACrime #HandsOff
April 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Two leading investigative journalists in Turkey, Timur Soykan & Murat Ağırel, were detained after police raided their homes. Accused of “threat and blackmail,” they face charges for doing their job. Journalism is not a threat—it’s a public right. #FreeThePress #JournalismIsNotACrime #HandsOff
🔴 In Turkey, investigative journalists Timur Soykan & Murat Ağırel were detained this morning after police raided their homes. This is not law enforcement—it is intimidation. Targeting critical journalism erodes democracy. They must be released immediately! #FreeThePress #JournalismIsNotACrime
April 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
🔴 In Turkey, investigative journalists Timur Soykan & Murat Ağırel were detained this morning after police raided their homes. This is not law enforcement—it is intimidation. Targeting critical journalism erodes democracy. They must be released immediately! #FreeThePress #JournalismIsNotACrime
🔴 #Breaking: In a pre-dawn raid, Turkish police arrested Istanbul’s opposition mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as a top challenger to Erdoğan in 2028, on corruption & terrorism charges. Protests banned, social media restricted.
Before his arrest, he declared: "I entrust myself to my people."
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Before his arrest, he declared: "I entrust myself to my people."
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March 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🔴 #Breaking: In a pre-dawn raid, Turkish police arrested Istanbul’s opposition mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as a top challenger to Erdoğan in 2028, on corruption & terrorism charges. Protests banned, social media restricted.
Before his arrest, he declared: "I entrust myself to my people."
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Before his arrest, he declared: "I entrust myself to my people."
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📍 Ankara, Turkey – On #InternationalWomensDay, women shut down one of the capital’s busiest streets, facing yet another police blockade.
Chanting “Where was the police when women were killed?” & “Murdered women are our honour,” they push forward.
#8M2025 #March8WomenDay
Chanting “Where was the police when women were killed?” & “Murdered women are our honour,” they push forward.
#8M2025 #March8WomenDay
March 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
📍 Ankara, Turkey – On #InternationalWomensDay, women shut down one of the capital’s busiest streets, facing yet another police blockade.
Chanting “Where was the police when women were killed?” & “Murdered women are our honour,” they push forward.
#8M2025 #March8WomenDay
Chanting “Where was the police when women were killed?” & “Murdered women are our honour,” they push forward.
#8M2025 #March8WomenDay
7️⃣ How is the government reacting?
President Erdoğan’s party is cautious but open. The key question: Will PKK actually lay down arms? Opposition parties are divided—some support peace, others call it a "betrayal."
President Erdoğan’s party is cautious but open. The key question: Will PKK actually lay down arms? Opposition parties are divided—some support peace, others call it a "betrayal."
February 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
7️⃣ How is the government reacting?
President Erdoğan’s party is cautious but open. The key question: Will PKK actually lay down arms? Opposition parties are divided—some support peace, others call it a "betrayal."
President Erdoğan’s party is cautious but open. The key question: Will PKK actually lay down arms? Opposition parties are divided—some support peace, others call it a "betrayal."
5️⃣ Who visited Öcalan?
A delegation from Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party, including prominent figures like Ahmet Türk and Pervin Buldan, went to İmralı prison. They later read Öcalan’s statement live on TV.
A delegation from Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party, including prominent figures like Ahmet Türk and Pervin Buldan, went to İmralı prison. They later read Öcalan’s statement live on TV.
February 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
5️⃣ Who visited Öcalan?
A delegation from Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party, including prominent figures like Ahmet Türk and Pervin Buldan, went to İmralı prison. They later read Öcalan’s statement live on TV.
A delegation from Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party, including prominent figures like Ahmet Türk and Pervin Buldan, went to İmralı prison. They later read Öcalan’s statement live on TV.
4️⃣ How did the process restart?
In late 2024, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli unexpectedly suggested Öcalan be allowed to speak in Parliament to "end terrorism." This led to renewed talks and, eventually, today’s announcement.
In late 2024, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli unexpectedly suggested Öcalan be allowed to speak in Parliament to "end terrorism." This led to renewed talks and, eventually, today’s announcement.
February 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
4️⃣ How did the process restart?
In late 2024, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli unexpectedly suggested Öcalan be allowed to speak in Parliament to "end terrorism." This led to renewed talks and, eventually, today’s announcement.
In late 2024, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli unexpectedly suggested Öcalan be allowed to speak in Parliament to "end terrorism." This led to renewed talks and, eventually, today’s announcement.
3️⃣ Why is this significant?
Öcalan’s call is unprecedented—unlike previous peace attempts, this time he sets no conditions. He openly says:
🗣️ "PKK has completed its mission and must dissolve."
Öcalan’s call is unprecedented—unlike previous peace attempts, this time he sets no conditions. He openly says:
🗣️ "PKK has completed its mission and must dissolve."
February 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
3️⃣ Why is this significant?
Öcalan’s call is unprecedented—unlike previous peace attempts, this time he sets no conditions. He openly says:
🗣️ "PKK has completed its mission and must dissolve."
Öcalan’s call is unprecedented—unlike previous peace attempts, this time he sets no conditions. He openly says:
🗣️ "PKK has completed its mission and must dissolve."
2️⃣ What happened today?
For the first time since 2015, Abdullah Öcalan was allowed to meet a political delegation. After the meeting, a statement was read, where Öcalan called for PKK to disband and lay down arms.
Photo credit: Mesopotamia Agency (MA)
For the first time since 2015, Abdullah Öcalan was allowed to meet a political delegation. After the meeting, a statement was read, where Öcalan called for PKK to disband and lay down arms.
Photo credit: Mesopotamia Agency (MA)
February 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
2️⃣ What happened today?
For the first time since 2015, Abdullah Öcalan was allowed to meet a political delegation. After the meeting, a statement was read, where Öcalan called for PKK to disband and lay down arms.
Photo credit: Mesopotamia Agency (MA)
For the first time since 2015, Abdullah Öcalan was allowed to meet a political delegation. After the meeting, a statement was read, where Öcalan called for PKK to disband and lay down arms.
Photo credit: Mesopotamia Agency (MA)
🚨 Historic Shift in Türkiye: Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan urges all armed groups to disarm. The PKK, listed as a terrorist group by Türkiye, the US & EU, has led a decades-long insurgency. Öcalan says he takes “historic responsibility” for this call.
#BreakingNews #Turkey
#BreakingNews #Turkey
February 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🚨 Historic Shift in Türkiye: Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan urges all armed groups to disarm. The PKK, listed as a terrorist group by Türkiye, the US & EU, has led a decades-long insurgency. Öcalan says he takes “historic responsibility” for this call.
#BreakingNews #Turkey
#BreakingNews #Turkey
Three people were detained for defying the barricades. One resident protested, "We live in dust and mud every day. I have paid my taxes to this country. They have to think about my health. My future too," she said.
February 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Three people were detained for defying the barricades. One resident protested, "We live in dust and mud every day. I have paid my taxes to this country. They have to think about my health. My future too," she said.
📍 Antakya, Türkiye – On the second anniversary of the deadly earthquakes, mourners in one of the hardest-hit cities are trying to march to honor their lost loved ones. Security forces have set up barricades, blocking the route—tensions are rising.
#Feb62ndyear
#Feb62ndyear
February 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
📍 Antakya, Türkiye – On the second anniversary of the deadly earthquakes, mourners in one of the hardest-hit cities are trying to march to honor their lost loved ones. Security forces have set up barricades, blocking the route—tensions are rising.
#Feb62ndyear
#Feb62ndyear
Meanwhile, femicide remains a crisis in Türkiye:
📊 394 women murdered in 2024
🏠 Most killed at home
🔫 222 shot
🔪 113 stabbed
⚠️ 111 murdered for personal choices (divorce, rejecting a relationship, etc.) (5/7)
Source: 🔗 kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz.net/veriler/3130...
📊 394 women murdered in 2024
🏠 Most killed at home
🔫 222 shot
🔪 113 stabbed
⚠️ 111 murdered for personal choices (divorce, rejecting a relationship, etc.) (5/7)
Source: 🔗 kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz.net/veriler/3130...
February 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Meanwhile, femicide remains a crisis in Türkiye:
📊 394 women murdered in 2024
🏠 Most killed at home
🔫 222 shot
🔪 113 stabbed
⚠️ 111 murdered for personal choices (divorce, rejecting a relationship, etc.) (5/7)
Source: 🔗 kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz.net/veriler/3130...
📊 394 women murdered in 2024
🏠 Most killed at home
🔫 222 shot
🔪 113 stabbed
⚠️ 111 murdered for personal choices (divorce, rejecting a relationship, etc.) (5/7)
Source: 🔗 kadincinayetlerinidurduracagiz.net/veriler/3130...
Türkiye’s Supreme Court has overturned the aggravated life sentence of Cemal Metin Avcı, who murdered 27-year-old university student #PınarGültekin in 2020. The court ruled that a "provocation" defense should apply, reducing his sentence. (1/7)
February 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Türkiye’s Supreme Court has overturned the aggravated life sentence of Cemal Metin Avcı, who murdered 27-year-old university student #PınarGültekin in 2020. The court ruled that a "provocation" defense should apply, reducing his sentence. (1/7)
Today, another prominent journalist, Şirin Payzın was summoned for questioning on charges of "terror propaganda." The systematic targeting of critical voices raises alarm bells for press freedom. (8/10)
#PressFreedom
#PressFreedom
January 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Today, another prominent journalist, Şirin Payzın was summoned for questioning on charges of "terror propaganda." The systematic targeting of critical voices raises alarm bells for press freedom. (8/10)
#PressFreedom
#PressFreedom
İmamoğlu, İstanbul’s Mayor, criticized the detentions, saying, “Türkiye has entered a ‘Touch and Burn’ phase.” He vowed to reveal every injustice, calling this a blatant attack on free speech. (4/10)
January 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
İmamoğlu, İstanbul’s Mayor, criticized the detentions, saying, “Türkiye has entered a ‘Touch and Burn’ phase.” He vowed to reveal every injustice, calling this a blatant attack on free speech. (4/10)
Barış Pehlivan, presenter Seda Selek & editor Serhan Asker were detained on charges of "violating privacy" and "attempting to influence an expert witness." All are linked to the opposition media’s coverage of the issue. (3/10)
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
January 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Barış Pehlivan, presenter Seda Selek & editor Serhan Asker were detained on charges of "violating privacy" and "attempting to influence an expert witness." All are linked to the opposition media’s coverage of the issue. (3/10)
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
🔴 #BreakingNews: Journalist Barış Pehlivan was detained after opposition media outlet Halk TV aired his call with expert witness S.B. The report questioned S.B.’s alleged bias against CHP-led municipalities, sparking accusations of "influencing an expert witness." (1/10) #JournalismIsNotACrime
January 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🔴 #BreakingNews: Journalist Barış Pehlivan was detained after opposition media outlet Halk TV aired his call with expert witness S.B. The report questioned S.B.’s alleged bias against CHP-led municipalities, sparking accusations of "influencing an expert witness." (1/10) #JournalismIsNotACrime
Prosecutors claim Ergenç & Kocaoğlu falsely stated they acted independently in the protests, despite evidence suggesting they were in contact with Barım during the events.
This has raised concerns about potential political pressure. (8/11)
#EntertainmentIndustry #TurkeyLaw
This has raised concerns about potential political pressure. (8/11)
#EntertainmentIndustry #TurkeyLaw
January 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Prosecutors claim Ergenç & Kocaoğlu falsely stated they acted independently in the protests, despite evidence suggesting they were in contact with Barım during the events.
This has raised concerns about potential political pressure. (8/11)
#EntertainmentIndustry #TurkeyLaw
This has raised concerns about potential political pressure. (8/11)
#EntertainmentIndustry #TurkeyLaw
Several prominent actors, including Halit Ergenç and Rıza Kocaoğlu, who defended Barım, are now facing charges of false testimony for allegedly downplaying their connections to her during the protests. (7/11)
#TurkishCinema #LegalActions
#TurkishCinema #LegalActions
January 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Several prominent actors, including Halit Ergenç and Rıza Kocaoğlu, who defended Barım, are now facing charges of false testimony for allegedly downplaying their connections to her during the protests. (7/11)
#TurkishCinema #LegalActions
#TurkishCinema #LegalActions
The prosecution claims Barım’s agency was involved in the 2021 #HelpTurkey social media campaign following wildfires, accusing her of participating in an “influence operation.” (4/11)
#HelpTurkey #SocialMedia
#HelpTurkey #SocialMedia
January 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The prosecution claims Barım’s agency was involved in the 2021 #HelpTurkey social media campaign following wildfires, accusing her of participating in an “influence operation.” (4/11)
#HelpTurkey #SocialMedia
#HelpTurkey #SocialMedia
🔴 #Breaking: Ayşe Barım, one of Türkiye’s most powerful talent managers, has been arrested on charges of “attempting to overthrow the government” during the 2013 #GeziPark protests. What started as a monopolization inquiry has now turned into a high-profile political case. (1/11)
January 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
📌 Residents in Türkiye are tying white sheets to their balconies in silent protest, mourning the 78 lives lost in the Grand Kartal Hotel fire in Bolu Kartalkaya.
Photos: @nilayornek.bsky.social
#grandkartalotelcinayeti
#oksijenimkalmadı
Photos: @nilayornek.bsky.social
#grandkartalotelcinayeti
#oksijenimkalmadı
January 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
📌 Residents in Türkiye are tying white sheets to their balconies in silent protest, mourning the 78 lives lost in the Grand Kartal Hotel fire in Bolu Kartalkaya.
Photos: @nilayornek.bsky.social
#grandkartalotelcinayeti
#oksijenimkalmadı
Photos: @nilayornek.bsky.social
#grandkartalotelcinayeti
#oksijenimkalmadı
8) Reports indicate that the hotel lacked a mandatory sprinkler system, which may have accelerated the fire’s spread. Engineering bodies highlight possible negligence in fire safety regulations. #SafetyFirst
January 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
8) Reports indicate that the hotel lacked a mandatory sprinkler system, which may have accelerated the fire’s spread. Engineering bodies highlight possible negligence in fire safety regulations. #SafetyFirst
4) Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that the fire started on the fourth floor, with 238 guests present. Emergency services were alerted at 03:27 AM, and response efforts were affected by the hotel’s structure.
January 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
4) Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that the fire started on the fourth floor, with 238 guests present. Emergency services were alerted at 03:27 AM, and response efforts were affected by the hotel’s structure.