Amed- The Dicle Fırat Journalists’ Association has released its October report on rights violations against journalists in Turkey.

“More than 30 journalists were killed all around the world in October,” said the report mentioning the Israel and Palestine conflict. “Journalists in war zones must be protected; however, they are targeted and killed. This is unacceptable. Everyone is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for journalists. We call on the parties to fulfill their responsibility.”

‘October was once again a bad month for journalists in Turkey’

Giving information about the detained and arrested journalists in October, the report said, “October was once again a bad month for journalists in Turkey. Although some of our colleagues were released from prison in October, some of our colleagues were arrested and imprisoned as if to ‘make sure their places are not left empty’. On November 1, T24 columnist and journalist Tolga Şardan was taken into custody for one of his articles. On the same day, Dilşah Kocakaya was sent to prison on charges of ‘propagandizing for a terrorist organization’ because of the article written by her to be in solidarity with the Özgür Gündem newspaper.”

‘63 journalists and media workers are behind bars’

63 journalists and media workers are behind bars in Turkey, according to the report. The report also listed the rights violations against journalists in October .

12 journalists were taken into custody.

Three journalists were sent to prison.

A journalist was attacked.

Seven journalists were subjected to ill-treatment.

Five journalists received threats.

Nine journalists were prevented from covering.

Four jailed journalists were subjected to rights violations.

Investigations were launched against five journalists.

Two journalists received prison sentences.

Journalists were sentenced to a total of 10-year prison sentences.

Number of journalists facing trial is 119.

The number of jailed journalists (As of November 3) is 63.

The report also said that access to 682 social media content and 2022 articles was restricted in October.