Turkey: 7th International press freedom mission concludes

Ankara, November 26, 2025 – A mission delegation composed of eight international press freedom, free expression and human rights organisations has concluded a joint press freedom mission to Türkiye. The delegation met with journalists, civil society, political party representatives, MPs, the judicial branch, regulatory bodies, and foreign diplomatic missions to discuss Türkiye's rapidly deteriorating media freedom environment.

Turkey: IPI denounces fatal attack on journalist Hakan Tosun, urges swift and transparent investigation

The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the fatal attack on journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun and calls on authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice.

Turkey: IPI and MFRR partners condemn Turkey’s broadcast regulator’s decision to silence TELE1

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in strongly condemning the five-day broadcast blackout imposed on TELE1 since September 1, and the escalating use of censorship sanctions by RTÜK, Turkey’s broadcast regulator, against independent critical media outlets. We urge authorities to stop targeting critical and opposing views and uphold media pluralism in line with democratic standards.

Turkey: 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.

Turkey: IPI and MFRR partners alarmed by state-backed attacks on Leman magazine

Leading satirical magazine faces barrage of judicial, economic and physical pressure

Turkey: IPI condemns broadcast regulator’s bans, fines on critical outlets

Recent 10-day broadcast ban on Halk TV latest example of targeting of critical media

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

North Cyprus: IPI condemns death threats against 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.

Turkey: 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.

Turkey: 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.

Turkey: 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.

Turkey: Intensifying Media Crackdown Threatens Press Freedom

On World Press Freedom Day, the International Press Institute (IPI), European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) and Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urge Turkish authorities to cease all attacks against journalists and protect press freedom amid a severe media crackdown.

Turkey: Swedish journalist Joakim Medin to face terrorism and insult charges as pre-trial detention continues

Journalist faces up to twelve years imprisonment if convicted of both indictments

Turkey: Detained Swedish journalist Joakim Medin must be released immediately

Media freedom groups urge Turkish authorities to drop terrorism charges

Turkey: MFRR partners call for an end to crackdown on journalists covering political protests

BBC journalist Mark Lowen deported from country after detention

Turkey: IPI condemns police brutality and detentions of journalists reporting widespread protests

Multiple journalists arrested while covering protests in recent days

Joint letter to European Commission President: EU should oppose Türkiye’s “agent of influence” bill

Turkey: Press freedom mission urges Turkey to immediately withdraw law labeling critics as spies

‘Agents of influence’ bill would brand government opponents as engaging in espionage.

Turkey: Press freedom and freedom of expression groups, media outlets and civil society condemn regulator’s decision to shutter Açık Radyo

Turkey: Repeal the “disinformation offence” and overreaching legal amendments