Programme Coordinator Renan Akyava News Today

Türfent was convicted on terrorism-related charge, but his trial was marred by egregious violations of due process. He was denied the right to appear personally in court, and there were allegations that witness statements were extracted under torture.

Ebru Uzun Oruç and Barış Oruç were attacked in Istanbul while conducting street interviews. They had previously received threats from ultra-nationalist groups in response to their reporting on Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli.