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PEN calls on governments to safeguard freedom of speech after Charlie Hebdo attacks

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Gürkan Özturan

On World Press Freedom Day, PEN International (and a long list of global press and free expression organisations – all names available from 30th April) remembers those journalists who were murdered in the January attack on Charlie Hebdo’s offices and … Continue reading →

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Turkish Culture & Arts People Terrified Under Erdoğan’s Shadow

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Gürkan Özturan

Turkish culture and arts scene has been polarized due to political reasons lately in Turkey. While some actors, singers, musicians, TV personalities have attended the receptions held by President Erdoğan, and then received job offers, some other artists have been … Continue reading →

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Possible Imprisonment of Tweeps: Crime of Criticism

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Gürkan Özturan

Draconian internet laws in Turkey are deepening yet once again with a new reform package that will bring by new measures against freedom of speech in Turkey. Previously, the government has already tried to silence masses through censorship measures, surveillance … Continue reading →

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