Jinnews reporter Beritan Canözer and 10 other journalists detained in house raids in Diyarbakır, Turkey.

The second hearing of the case against journalist Beritan Canözer was held in Diyarbakır.

The first hearing of the case against journalist Beritan Canözer was held in Diyarbakır.

Jin news reporter Beritan Canözer was detained this morning after the police raided her home. Reportedly, the journalist was detained on charges of "spreading terrorist propaganda" and "acting on behalf of a terrorist organization". The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the systematic repression policies against journalists aiming to intimidate them. Journalist Beritan Canözer must be released immediately. Journalism is not a crime.

Jin News reporter Beritan Canözer was released after four-day detention. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the journalist’s release. We urge the Turkish authorities to end state oppression against the journalists. We reiterate once again that journalism is not a crime.

Jin News reporter Beritan Canözer, who remains under custody since April 5, is being threatened and mistreated. The journalist and 21 women, who are being detained, were threatened by the police. Reportedly, detainees had also great problems reaching their basic needs. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns these inhumane treatments and demands the immediate release of our colleague Beritan Canözer.

Early this morning, Jin News reporter Beritan Canözer’s house was raided and the journalist was taken to custody. No further information is given about the detention, reportedly. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is appalled by this vicious attempt against journalists to intimidate them. We demand the Turkish state to release our colleague immediately.

Jinnews reporter Beritan Canözer was sentenced to 1 year 10 months 15 days of prison sentence over accusations of “making propaganda of terror organisation” through her social media accounts.

We find it troubling that Turkish authorities want to put women journalists away for their social media activity. The prosecution has asked for a prison sentence against Beritan Canözer for “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” on social media.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes the release of Beritan Canözer, a former reporter at the pro-Kurdish Jin News Agency.

Journalist Beritan Canözer, a former reporter at the pro-Kurdish Jin News Agency, was taken into custody while she was covering a protest in 2015. She is currently facing hearings in the case.