October 15, 2024 - Turkiye, Istanbul

Journalist Asuman Aranca is facing charges for "violation of privacy" after reporting on the Sinan Ateş murder case. The prosecutor demands punishment, claiming her coverage "exceeded the limits" of press freedom. Aranca defended her work, stating it aimed to inform the public. Hearing adjourned to March 2025.

Women Press Freedom denounces the charges against the T24 journalist. These proceedings exemplify the legal persecution of journalists in the country, especially those covering sensitive topics.

We demand all charges be dropped and an end to the targeting of reporters for doing their job.