Turkish Music Collective’s Cultural Center Raided by Police
"The Turkish government’s intentions are clear: harass, intimidate, and imprison Grup Yorum into silence." More
Turkey’s New Social Media Law Puts Stranglehold on Free Expression
The passage of an aggressive new social media law in Turkey presents a direct and multifaceted threat to free expression. More
Joint Letter on the 1000th Day in Detention of Osman Kavala
This letter was sent to the U.S. Department of State on July 23, 2020. Dear Assistant Secretary Destro and Acting Assistant Secretary Reeker: As representatives of Amnesty International USA, Freedom House,… More
Turkish Writer Faces Renewed Charges After Acquittal in February
(New York, NY) — Turkish prosecutors this week have reopened a spurious case against writer Asli Erdoğan. She now faces renewed charges of sedition, membership of a terrorist organization,… More
Ahmet Altan, Imprisoned in Turkey
Ahmet Altan is the founder of Taraf, who was arrested for allegedly spreading subliminal messages on television before an attempted coup against Erdoğan. More
Turkish Musician Who Ended Hunger Strike Dies
"We vehemently condemn the Turkish government for its continuous attempts to silence Grup Yorum." More
Turkish Musician Suspends Hunger Strike After Nearly A Year
"He and other Grup Yorum members should not have to resort to a hunger strike in the first place to be able to share their music." More
Turkish Musician Dies Following Hunger Strike
We are immensely saddened to learn of Helin Bölek’s passing. We strongly condemn the actions of the Turkish government that led to her death. More
Turkey Charges Saudi Men Accused of Murdering Washington Post Journalist
This action by Turkish prosecutors is a welcome step forward in the effort to find justice for Jamal Khashoggi and his family. More
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