Turkey protests: Journalist arrests fuel fears for democracy

DFG March report: 21 journalists taken into custody, 8 sent to prison

The Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFG) has published its "March 2025 Report on Rights Violations Against Journalists." The report underlined that "in March, journalism was squeezed by economic pressure and simultaneously targeted through detentions, arrests, and physical attacks. The data revealed regarding the violations against journalists throughout the month has left a dark stain on Turkey’s record of press freedom." The report also h…

Turkey protests: Journalist arrests fuel fears for democracy

Yasin Akrul says his arrest was a warning to stop others taking pictures of the demonstrations in Turkey.

Turkey: Younger generation plays key role in protests

In Sarachane Square, in front of Istanbul’s metropolitan municipality building, we met people from different social classes, political ideologies and ages.

**Concerns for Democracy Rise Amid Journalist Arrests Following Turkish Protests** - The Global Herald

In the early hours of March 23, police officers arrived at the residence of Yasin Akgul, a photojournalist based in Istanbul, while his children were still

The protests against Erdogan in Turkey are to be continued next week. Students are a driving force. In protecting anonymity, they tell why they continue to go to the streets despite police violence – even if they put their future at risk. A report from Istanbul.