Press Freedom in Turkey

Freedom of the press in Turkey has been a highly debated topic since the creation of the modern Turkish Republic. During certain periods, notably when the military has exercised power, this freedom has been particularly limited. In retrospect, Kurdish-speaking journalists, (far) left-wing journalists and independent investigative journalists have been particularly targeted. What is the state of freedom of the press in Turkey today? Has the lack of respect for the freedom of the press become a fundamental marker of Turkey’s legal and political landscape? Has the state of freedom of the press deteriorated since Recep Tayyip Erdogan took office, first as Prime minister and then as head of State, and especially since the attempted coup of 15 July 2016? This report aims to shed significant light on the current state of freedom of the press in Turkey