The prosecutor appealed the acquittal of journalist Melis Alphan. The case is scheduled to reopen in the Turkish Supreme Court. The decision will be determined by July 13, 2021. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) demands the Turkish authorities to rule a fair decision and dismiss the case file completely. Melis Alphan is a journalist and journalism is not a crime.

The 12th hearing of the trial against Etkin News Agency (ETHA) editor İsminaz Temel and reporter Havva Cuştan on terrorism charges was held today. The court ruled to complete the missing elements of the case file and postponed the hearing again. The next hearing will take place on October 12. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) finds the constant postponement aims to intimidate and silence the journalists. We demand İsminaz and Havva's acquittal immediately.

The second hearing of the trial against journalist Melis Alphan on the charge of "spreading terrorist propaganda" was held today in Istanbul. The court acquitted the journalist from all the accusations. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ), welcomes the court order. The verdict yet again proves that journalism is not a crime. We demand acquittal for all journalists who were prosecuted on unfair grounds.

The first hearing of the trial against journalist Melis Alphan on the charge of "spreading terrorist propaganda" was held today in Istanbul. The court postponed the next hearing to 21 May 2021. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns this unjust case against the journalist. We demand Melis’s acquittal immediately.

Journalist Melis Alphan was charged with spreading terrorist propaganda for the photo she shared on social media during the Newroz (Spring Festival) held in Diyarbakır in 2015. The journalist faces up to seven years sentence in prison. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the unjust case against the journalist. We demand Turkey to end these attempts to silence journalists.

Journalist Melis Alphan is under investigation for allegations of spreading terrorist propaganda. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) demands the authorities put an end to the groundless claims against the journalist.