IPI condemns armed attack on Evrensel’s İzmir bureau, calls for urgent investigation
The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the armed attack on the İzmir bureau of Turkey’s Evrensel newspaper and calls on authorities to ensure the safety of critical media outlets and journalists. According to reports, a gunman opened fire on Evrensel’s İzmir office, located in the Alsancak district, in the early hours of August 13. […]
IPI and MFRR partners alarmed by state-backed attacks on Leman magazine
The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in strongly condemning the arrest of four staff members of Leman, one of Türkiye’s leading satirical magazines, and express deep concern over the ongoing judicial, economic and physical pressure targeting the publication following the release of a cartoon deemed offensive […]
IPI joins Index on Censorship and other orgs condemn the arrest warrant issued against journalist Nedim Türfent
International free expression, media freedom, human rights and journalists’ organisations are deeply alarmed by reports that an arrest warrant has been issued for the Kurdish writer, journalist and poet Nedim Türfent on the charge of “Disseminating propaganda in favor of a terrorist organization”. Türfent is currently living in exile in Germany due to the ongoing […]
Turkey: IPI condemns Turkey’s broadcast regulator’s bans, fines on critical outlets
The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the recent 10-day broadcast ban on Halk TV and the escalating threats, fines, and censorship measures targeting critical media outlets in Turkey. IPI urges Turkey’s broadcast regulator to immediately reverse these decisions, which pose a grave threat to media pluralism and independent journalism, and to ensure a free […]
IPI joins MLSA and other orgs to call for release of arrested journalists
Journalists Dicle Baştürk, Yavuz Akengin, Eylem Emel Yılmaz, and Sendika.Org contributor Ozan Cırık, who were detained during house raids in Istanbul on 13 June, were put under arrest pending trial by the on-duty court on the night of 16 June on charges of “membership of a terrorist organization.” Moreover, as part of the same investigation, […]
Turkey: Press freedom and journalist organisations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı
IPI and the undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organizations today strongly condemn the arrest of Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı over his political commentary during a YouTube live broadcast and call for his immediate release. Fatih Altaylı, a prominent journalist and columnist, was taken into custody and arrested on June 21, 2025, hours […]
IPI condemns death threats against Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın
The International Press Institute (IPI) condemns threats against journalist Ayşemden Akın and urges authorities to take immediate measures to guarantee her safety. Ayşemden Akın, editor of the North Cyprus-based newspaper Bugün Kıbrıs, received death threats in early May 2025 after publishing investigative articles about an alleged money laundering network involving high-ranking Turkish and North Cypriot […]
IPI condemns the intimidation of journalist Fatih Altaylı
IPI urges authorities to investigate and guarantee the journalists’ safety after a group of unknown individuals harassed the journalist outside of his home. The International Press Institute (IPI) is concerned about the recent harassment targeting journalist Fatih Altaylı. On May 24, 2025, Altaylı shared on his social media account that a group of unknown individuals had […]
Rising threats against investigative journalists raise serious press freedom concerns
IPI urges Turkish authorities to urgently and thoroughly investigate threats to investigative journalists İsmail Arı and Osman Çaklı, and to ensure that journalists can work free from harassment and intimidation. The International Press Institute (IPI) expresses grave concern over death threats targeting investigative journalists İsmail Arı and Osman Çaklı in Turkey. Arı, a reporter for […]
Joint letter to EU: Call for strong response to assault on rule of law and human rights in Türkiye
The International Press Institute (IPI) joins Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and 55 other human rights & media freedom organisations and representatives of the international legal community in expressing profound concern over the extraordinary assault by Turkish government on political participation, rule of law, and human rights in Türkiye. Red the full letter: Ms Ursula […]
