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NASA scientist jailed over one dollar bill in Turkey tells US Congress of ordeal Turkish-American NASA scientist Serkan Gölge told a US congressional hearing on Wednesday that the Turkish government used ordinary, lawful activities, including having a one dollar bill, as evidence of terrorism in a case he said reflected the countrys broader system of collective punishment after a 2016 coup attempt. Gölge said his conviction showed how Turkeys […] The post NASA scientist jailed over one dollar bill in Turkey tells US Congress of ordeal appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

NASA scientist jailed over one dollar bill in Turkey tells US Congress of ordeal Turkish-American NASA scientist Serkan Gölge told a US congressional hearing on Wednesday that the Turkish government used ordinary, lawful activities, including having a one dollar bill, as evidence of terrorism in a case he said reflected the countrys broader system of collective punishment after a 2016 coup attempt. Gölge said his conviction showed how Turkeys […] The post NASA scientist jailed over one dollar bill in Turkey tells US Congress of ordeal appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish journalists group urges UN action over algorithmic suppression of news content A Turkish journalists organization has urged the United Nations to examine the impact of social media algorithms on press freedom, arguing that content moderation systems and visibility restrictions on major digital platforms are limiting the reach of independent journalism in Turkey. The International Journalists Association (IJA) said in its announcement of a report submitted to […] The post Turkish journalists group urges UN action over algorithmic suppression of news content appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Rights report says shortcomings in investigations fuel impunity in Turkey Shortcomings in investigations into suspicious deaths in Turkey have contributed to impunity and weakened accountability for violations of the right to life, according to a report released Thursday by Euromed Rights. The report, based on court monitoring conducted by the Human Rights Association (İHD), examines the states obligation to investigate suspicious deaths and hold those […] The post Rights report says shortcomings in investigations fuel impunity in Turkey appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

NASA scientist jailed over one dollar bill in Turkey tells US Congress of ordeal Turkish-American NASA scientist Serkan Gölge told a US congressional hearing on Wednesday that the Turkish government used ordinary, lawful activities, including having a one dollar bill, as evidence of terrorism in a case he said reflected the countrys broader system of collective punishment after a 2016 coup attempt. Gölge said his conviction showed how Turkeys […] The post NASA scientist jailed over one dollar bill in Turkey tells US Congress of ordeal appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish journalists group urges UN action over algorithmic suppression of news content A Turkish journalists organization has urged the United Nations to examine the impact of social media algorithms on press freedom, arguing that content moderation systems and visibility restrictions on major digital platforms are limiting the reach of independent journalism in Turkey. The International Journalists Association (IJA) said in its announcement of a report submitted to […] The post Turkish journalists group urges UN action over algorithmic suppression of news content appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Rights report says shortcomings in investigations fuel impunity in Turkey Shortcomings in investigations into suspicious deaths in Turkey have contributed to impunity and weakened accountability for violations of the right to life, according to a report released Thursday by Euromed Rights. The report, based on court monitoring conducted by the Human Rights Association (İHD), examines the states obligation to investigate suspicious deaths and hold those […] The post Rights report says shortcomings in investigations fuel impunity in Turkey appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Dismissed public worker convicted over alleged Gülen links dies of cancer at 49 Enver Aydın, a former road maintenance worker who was dismissed from public service and convicted on terrorism-related charges over alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement, died of cancer in Van on Wednesday at the age of 49, the TR724 news website reported. He had been battling thyroid cancer for three years and was undergoing […] The post Dismissed public worker convicted over alleged Gülen links dies of cancer at 49 appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish journalists group urges UN action over algorithmic suppression of news content A Turkish journalists organization has urged the United Nations to examine the impact of social media algorithms on press freedom, arguing that content moderation systems and visibility restrictions on major digital platforms are limiting the reach of independent journalism in Turkey. The International Journalists Association (IJA) said in its announcement of a report submitted to […] The post Turkish journalists group urges UN action over algorithmic suppression of news content appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Rights report says shortcomings in investigations fuel impunity in Turkey Shortcomings in investigations into suspicious deaths in Turkey have contributed to impunity and weakened accountability for violations of the right to life, according to a report released Thursday by Euromed Rights. The report, based on court monitoring conducted by the Human Rights Association (İHD), examines the states obligation to investigate suspicious deaths and hold those […] The post Rights report says shortcomings in investigations fuel impunity in Turkey appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

US congressional commission spotlights Turkeys authoritarian rule and rights abuses Turkey is moving toward full authoritarian rule as the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan intensifies its crackdown on political opposition, independent media, civil society and perceived critics at home and abroad, US lawmakers and expert witnesses warned at a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Speakers pointed to the March 2025 arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem […] The post US congressional commission spotlights Turkeys authoritarian rule and rights abuses appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish court sentences journalist to more than 6 years on terrorism charges A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced journalist Cihan Berk to six years, three months in prison on charges of membership in an armed terrorist organization, while ordering his release pending appeal under a travel ban. According to the Bianet news website, Berk, a correspondent for the pro-Kurdish Pir News Agency (PİRHA), was convicted by the […] The post Turkish court sentences journalist to more than 6 years on terrorism charges appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Rights groups say impunity remains entrenched in Turkey as civil society faces growing pressure A coalition of Turkish and European rights groups has warned that impunity for human rights violations remains deeply entrenched in Turkey, while civil society organizations face growing obstacles in their efforts to seek accountability. The findings were published on May 20 in a report by EuroMed Rights, the Human Rights Association (İHD) and the Capacity […] The post Rights groups say impunity remains entrenched in Turkey as civil society faces growing pressure appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Press groups urge Turkey to release journalist before court hearing The International Press Institute, the Committee to Protect Journalists, the European Federation of Journalists and other press freedom and human rights groups have called on Turkey to release journalist İsmail Arı before his June 5 court hearing in Ankara, saying he has been jailed for 75 days over his investigative reporting, Turkish Minute reported. Arı, working for […] The post Press groups urge Turkey to release journalist before court hearing appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

ECtHR asks Turkey about alleged rights violations in post-coup dismissals The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated to the Turkish government questions regarding applications alleging rights violations in the dismissal of a group of employees during the state of emergency declared after a coup attempt in 2016. The court asked Turkey whether domestic courts had carried out effective judicial review of the dismissals […] The post ECtHR asks Turkey about alleged rights violations in post-coup dismissals appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

US congressional commission spotlights Turkeys authoritarian rule and rights abuses Turkey is moving toward full authoritarian rule as the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan intensifies its crackdown on political opposition, independent media, civil society and perceived critics at home and abroad, US lawmakers and expert witnesses warned at a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Speakers pointed to the March 2025 arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem […] The post US congressional commission spotlights Turkeys authoritarian rule and rights abuses appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish court sentences journalist to more than 6 years on terrorism charges A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced journalist Cihan Berk to six years, three months in prison on charges of membership in an armed terrorist organization, while ordering his release pending appeal under a travel ban. According to the Bianet news website, Berk, a correspondent for the pro-Kurdish Pir News Agency (PİRHA), was convicted by the […] The post Turkish court sentences journalist to more than 6 years on terrorism charges appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Rights groups say impunity remains entrenched in Turkey as civil society faces growing pressure A coalition of Turkish and European rights groups has warned that impunity for human rights violations remains deeply entrenched in Turkey, while civil society organizations face growing obstacles in their efforts to seek accountability. The findings were published on May 20 in a report by EuroMed Rights, the Human Rights Association (İHD) and the Capacity […] The post Rights groups say impunity remains entrenched in Turkey as civil society faces growing pressure appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Children of female inmates face malnutrition, developmental risks in Turkish prison, inspection report finds Children living with their incarcerated mothers in a womens prison in Bursa province face risks including malnutrition and developmental problems due to poor living conditions, according to a report by Turkeys Human Rights and Equality Institution (TİHEK), the TR724 news website reported. The TİHEK inspection report on the Bursa Yenişehir Womens Closed Prison found that […] The post Children of female inmates face malnutrition, developmental risks in Turkish prison, inspection report finds appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Secret Turkish police document shows monitoring of Gülen-linked activities in the Netherlands: report A confidential Turkish police document cited in a new legal report shows that Turkish authorities monitored activities linked to the faith-based Gülen movement in the Netherlands and circulated information on participants, raising concerns that lawful civic activities in Europe could be used against people if they return to Turkey, Turkish Minute reported. The document, dated […] The post Secret Turkish police document shows monitoring of Gülen-linked activities in the Netherlands: report appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

ECtHR requests answers from Turkey over post-coup convictions of military officers, cadets The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated to the Turkish government questions regarding applications alleging rights violations in the conviction of military officers and cadets over their alleged involvement in a coup attempt in 2016. The court asked Turkey whether the applicants convictions were supported by sufficient reasoning and individualized assessments and whether […] The post ECtHR requests answers from Turkey over post-coup convictions of military officers, cadets appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkey once again ranked among 10 worst countries for working people: ITUC Turkey remained among the worlds 10 worst countries for workers rights, according to the 2026 Global Rights Index published by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), which cited union-busting, restrictions on strikes and arrests of trade union members as key concerns. The Brussels-based ITUC, the worlds largest trade union federation, put Turkey in its category […] The post Turkey once again ranked among 10 worst countries for working people: ITUC appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

ECtHR requests answers from Turkey over post-coup convictions of military officers, cadets The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated to the Turkish government questions regarding applications alleging rights violations in the conviction of military officers and cadets over their alleged involvement in a coup attempt in 2016. The court asked Turkey whether the applicants convictions were supported by sufficient reasoning and individualized assessments and whether […] The post ECtHR requests answers from Turkey over post-coup convictions of military officers, cadets appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish court orders block on pro-opposition newspapers X account A Turkish court has ordered an access block on the X account of Cumhuriyet, one of Turkeys most prominent newspapers, according to the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD), a digital rights group. İFÖD, which monitors internet censorship in Turkey, said Wednesday that the order was issued April 29 by the 2nd Criminal Magistrate of Peace […] The post Turkish court orders block on pro-opposition newspapers X account appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkey once again ranked among 10 worst countries for working people: ITUC Turkey remained among the worlds 10 worst countries for workers rights, according to the 2026 Global Rights Index published by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), which cited union-busting, restrictions on strikes and arrests of trade union members as key concerns. The Brussels-based ITUC, the worlds largest trade union federation, put Turkey in its category […] The post Turkey once again ranked among 10 worst countries for working people: ITUC appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish court orders block on pro-opposition newspapers X account A Turkish court has ordered an access block on the X account of Cumhuriyet, one of Turkeys most prominent newspapers, according to the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD), a digital rights group. İFÖD, which monitors internet censorship in Turkey, said Wednesday that the order was issued April 29 by the 2nd Criminal Magistrate of Peace […] The post Turkish court orders block on pro-opposition newspapers X account appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish police detain 24 people at Ankara protest marking Gezi anniversary Turkish police detained 24 people in Ankara on Monday while breaking up a demonstration marking the 13th anniversary of the Gezi Park protests and commemorating Ethem Sarısülük, who was killed by a police officer during the 2013 unrest. Demonstrators attempted to march toward Güvenpark, where Sarısülük was shot, but police sealed off the square with […] The post Turkish police detain 24 people at Ankara protest marking Gezi anniversary appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkeys main opposition says Erdoğan is trying to retain power by removing alternatives, vows to resist Turkeys main opposition party on Tuesday accused President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of trying to hold on to power by eliminating political alternatives, Turkish Minute reported. The accusation came at a crowded parliamentary group meeting of the Republican Peoples Party (CHP), days after a court annulled the partys 2023 leadership congress, removed its elected chairman, Özgür […] The post Turkeys main opposition says Erdoğan is trying to retain power by removing alternatives, vows to resist appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish court orders access ban on investigative series on visa contractors alleged ties to ex-minister A Turkish court has ordered an access ban on an investigative news series examining the business activities of global visa processing giant VFS Globals Turkish subcontractor and its alleged ties to former foreign minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, citing national security and public order concerns. The İstanbul 9th Criminal Magistrate of Peace issued the order on Monday, […] The post Turkish court orders access ban on investigative series on visa contractors alleged ties to ex-minister appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

CHP delegates reach signature threshold in bid for congress after court reinstates former leader Delegates from Turkeys main opposition Republican Peoples Party (CHP) reached the required number of signatures on Monday to convene an extraordinary congress, after a court annulled the partys 2023 leadership vote, ousting Özgür Özel and reinstating former chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Turkish Minute reported. The signature threshold had been reached as of 4 p.m. on June […] The post CHP delegates reach signature threshold in bid for congress after court reinstates former leader appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.