IFJ - INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS
We, Free Internet Journalists, find it very difficult to practice journalism in countries like Turkey. I had a Facebook page with 6,000 followers, but because of the news I wrote, my page was blocked. Because of the publication ban, no negative news articles are allowed. Facebook has become a tool of the government. I recommend creating a social media platform like Facebook and Instagram for Free Journalists. I also share from Tumblr, LinkedIn, Blogger, Vix.com, Worldpress, and Site 123 USA, but wouldn't it be better if we could publish from a single place? It would be easier to monitor, and publications would be in accordance with press ethics.
Türkiye: Authorities must end unlawful proceedings against the Istanbul Bar Association 29 Jan 2025 | Advocacy, News istanbul-bar-e1736938363638 The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) expresses concern over the criminal proceedings initiated against the Istanbul Bar Association, including its President, İbrahim Kaboğlu, and members of its executive board. The ICJ further condemns the detention of Fırat Epözdemir, a member of the executive board, who was arrested upon his return from an advocacy visit to Council of Europe institutions. These actions constitute a direct attack on the independence of the legal profession and the rule of law in Türkiye. The criminal proceedings were initiated following a statement issued by the Istanbul Bar Association on 21 December 2024, which called for an independent investigation into the deaths of journalists Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin, who were killed in northern Syria on 19 December 2024. The statement highlighted concerns regarding the...
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