Category: Press Freedom
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Kurdish Journalist Nedim Türfent is targeted by the Turkish Government, again
Nedim Türfent, a journalist and a poet who focuses on human-rights abuses Kurdish people face in Türkiye, is being charged for ‘disseminating propaganda in favour of a terrorist organisation’ due to his activity on social media. This article (Anti-Terror Law Article 7) has been previously used for individuals such as Yavuz Ekinci, Sebnem Korur Fincanci,…
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José Rubén Zamora/Guatemala
José Rubén Zamora, a distinguished journalist and the director of the newspaper “El Periódico,” was arrested on July 29, 2022. Known for his investigative journalism, Zamora has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. His arrest has raised significant concerns regarding press freedom and human rights in Guatemala, particularly in light of the politically charged…