Journalists in State of Emergency – 34

 
 
 
On Dec. 15, Hüsnü Mahalli, a columnist with the Yurt newspaper was arrested on charges of “insulting the president” and “insulting public officials serving on a board on the basis of their duty.”
 
Mahalli’s arrest brings the number of journalists or press workers in Turkish prisons to 148.

The journalist was detained on Dec. 12, 2016 on the same charges for which he was arrested under orders from İstanbul Prosecutor Can Tuncay in his home in Istanbul. He was then taken to a hospital, where he spent the rest of his detention. He was put under arrest by a decision of the 9th Criminal Judicature of Peace and sent to prison. Mahalli is reportedly an MS sufferer, a condition which necessitates continued medical attention.

Journalist Oğuz Usluer detained in coup probe

Oğuz Usluer, a former news coordinator for Habertürk TV, was detained on Dec. 10 on accusations of being affiliated with the Fethullah Gülen community; a religious movement accused by the Turkish administration of being behind the failed coup of July 15. Usluer’s family members, who contacted P24 via email, have expressed concern for his well being, stating that the journalist is currently barred from seeing his lawyer and members of his family.

Doğan Holding executive arrest

On Dec. 16, the İstanbul 9th Criminal Judicature of Peace ruled to arrest Barbaros Muratoğlu, the head of the Ankara representative office for Doğan Holding; a large conglomerate active in various lines of business as well as in the media. He was detained on Dec. 1. Doğan Holding, which also owns the Hürriyet daily, said the operation was not directed at the corporation, but rather at their executive as an individual.
 
 
Journalist tried for report on abuse of minor

Felat Bozarslan, a Doğan News Agency (DHA) reporter, was in court on Dec. 15 over a news report regarding a court decision, which reduced the sentence given to a sex offender who had abused a minor due to his “reputation.” Bozarslan denied having committed any crime in his court statement. The trial was adjourned until April 10, 2017.
 
 
 

 
 
List of media outlets shut down under State of Emergency decrees
 
TV Stations: Barış TV, Bugün TV, Can Erzincan TV, Dünya TV, Hira TV, Irmak TV, Kanal 124, Kanaltürk, MC TV, Mehtap TV, Merkür TV, Samanyolu Haber, Samanyolu TV, SRT TV, Tuna Shopping TV, Yumurcak TV, İMC TV, Hayat TV, Özgür Gün TV, Van TV, Van Genç TV, TV 10, Jiyan TV, Azadi TV, Denge TV, Mezopotamya TV and Birlik Medya TV.
 
News Agencies: Cihan Haber Ajansı, Muhabir Haber Ajansı, SEM Haber Ajansı, JIN, DİHA
 
Newspapers: Adana Haber, Adana Medya, Akdeniz Türk, Şuhut’un Sesi, Kurtuluş, Lider, İscehisar, Durum, Türkeli, Antalya, Yerel Bakış, Nazar, Batman, Batman Postası, Batman Doğuş, Bingöl Olay, İrade, İskenderun Olay, Ekonomi, Ege’de Son Söz, Demokrat Gebze, Kocaeli Manşet, Bizim Kocaeli, Haber Kütahya, Gediz, Zafer, Hisar, Turgutlu Havadis, Milas Feza, Türkiye’de Yeni Yıldız, Hakikat, Urfa Haber Ajansı, Ajans 11, Yeni Emek, Banaz Postası, Son Nokta, Merkür Haber, Millet, Bugün, Meydan, Özgür Düşünce, Taraf, Yarına Bakış, Yeni Hayat, Zaman, Today’s Zaman, Özgür Gündem, Azadiya Welat, Batman Çağdaş, CizrePostası, Güney Express,İdil Haber,Kızıltepe’nin Sesi, Prestij Haber Gazetesi, Urfanatik Gazetesi, Yüksekova Haber.Express Gazetesi (Adana), Türkiye Manşet (Çorum), Dağyeli Gazetesi (Hatay), Akis Gazetesi (Kütahya), İpekyolu Gazetesi (Ordu), Son Dakika Gazetesi (İzmir), Yedigün Gazetesi (Ankara), Haberexen Dergisi(Samsun) .
 
Magazines: Akademik Araştırmalar, Aksiyon, Asya Pasifik, Bisiklet Çocuk, Diyalog, Avrasya, Ekolife, Ekoloji, Fountain, Gonca, Gül Yaprağı, Nokta, Sızıntı, Yağmur, Yeni Ümit, Zirve, Evrensel Kültür Dergisi, Özgürlük Dünyası, Tiroj.
 
Radio stations: Aksaray Mavi, Aktüel, Berfin, Burç, Cihan, Dünya, Esra, Haber Radyo Ege, Herkül, Jest, Kanaltürk, Radyo 59, Radyo Aile Rehberi, Radyo Bamteli, Radyo Cihan, Radyo Fıkıh, Radyo Küre, Radyo Mehtap, Radyo Nur, Radyo Şemşik, Samanyolu Haber, Umut, Yağmur, Rengin Radyo, Özgür Radyo, Ses Radyo, Radyo Karacadağ, Özgür Güneş, Patnos FM,  Dünya Radyo, Batman FM.
 
Publishing houses: Altınburç, Burak Basın Yayın Dağıtım, Define, Dolunay Eğitim Yayın Dağıtım, Giresun Basın Yayın Dağıtım, Gonca, Gülyurdu, GYV, Işık Akademi, Işık Özel Eğitim, İklim Basın Yayın Pazarlama, Kaydırak, Kaynak, Kervan Basın Yayıncılık, Kuşak, Muştu, Nil, Rehber, Sürat Basım Yayın Reklamcılık Eğitim Araçları, Sütun, Şahdamar, Ufuk Basın Yayın Haber Ajans Pazarlama, Ufuk, Waşanxaneya Nil, Yay Basın Dağıtım, Yeni Akademi, Yitik Hazine, Zambak Basın Yayın Eğitim Turizm.
 
Outlets allowed to resume broadcasts after being shut down under SoE: Zarok TV (must comply with new requirement of 40 percent of broadcasts in Turkish), Yön Radyo.
 
*Glossary of legal terms used in this text
Detain / Place in custody: To hold in police custody for police interrogation first, and later for testimony to a prosecutor. Might lead to a court appearance depending on the action taken by the prosecutor.
Arrest: To put into prison indefinitely – by court order – pending trial.
Released on probation: Released with an international flight ban issued. Usually entails checking in regularly with a designated police station.
These lists have been compiled by P24 editors from open news sources and will be updated regularly. Journalists who want to report developments about themselves or their colleagues can contact us at punto24info@gmail.com