Turkey has appointed a government trustee to Halk TV, one of the few nationwide news channels not aligned with the ruling party. The outlet Agos reports that the channel’s ownership was transferred to the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund following an investigation into its owner. This move coincides with the shutdown of the T24 website and widespread social media blocks. Agos argues the action targets press freedom just as political scandals and economic pressures mount ahead of the 2028 elections. The article notes that Halk TV has provided a platform for opposition voices, particularly the CHP, and criticizes the intensifying pressure on independent media in Turkey.
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A high criminal court in Turkey rejected a prominent human rights defender’s application for a retrial, disregarding a European Court of Human Rights ruling that deemed his detention unlawful. The domestic court argued that local legal remedies had not been exhausted and warned that accepting the international decision would interfere with national judicial sovereignty. The individual has been held since 2017 on charges related to past protests and coup attempts. Although the European court previously ordered his release citing rights violations, Turkish authorities have not complied with the mandate.
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A court in Turkey postponed the hearing against sociologist Güllistan Yarkın until January 2027. The trial stems from her doctoral dissertation, which authorities allege violates penal code articles regarding insult to Turkishness. Defense lawyers argued the charges infringe on academic freedom and requested acquittal. The court maintained an arrest warrant against Yarkın, who is currently a visiting researcher at a university in Germany. The indictment cites passages discussing sensitive historical and ethnic issues. Although prosecutors previously issued a non-prosecution decision regarding terrorist propaganda, the case proceeds. Yarkın states the state seeks to control knowledge production.
Christian families in a country are experiencing uncertainty regarding their children's education after Ministry of National Education inspectors verbally instructed minority schools to stop admitting guest students from a neighboring nation. Although a past regulation allowed such enrollment without issuing diplomas, recent inspections have caused schools to hesitate or refuse new admissions. A human rights group argues this violates the right to education. While a politician stated no new regulations exist, schools report pressure from inspectors. Families with legal permits fear for their children's futures and may be forced to return to their home country if the issue is not resolved.
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