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June 2023 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Interior minister hints at tough response to football fans calling for the resignation of the government over its handling of the recent earthquake disaster.

March 2022 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

No mercy was shown to journalist and independent presenter Sedef Kabaş... She will continue to be kept in prison until her trial begins on March 11. On February 15, the judiciary rejected the application of Kabaş’s lawyers for her release. After being accused of Insulting the President in a program she joined on Tele 1 television, Sedef Kabaş was detained on 22 January and

Detained journalist Sedef Kabaş faces a potential prison sentence of over 12 years for "insulting the president" and "insulting a public official". Her first hearing is scheduled for 11 March 2022.

Journalist Sedef Kabaş, charged with "insulting the president" after she recited a Circassian proverb on live television, has been in prison since 22 January 2022.

Turkey: press freedom groups and journalist call for release of journalist Sedef Kabaş who is charged with “insulting the president”.

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Journalist Sedef Kabaş was detained on 22 January after she quoted a Circassian proverb on TV: “An ox does not become a king as it ascends to a palace, but the palace becomes a barn.” She was charged with "insulting the president".

January 2022 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.