Amed — The Turkish Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded a sentence against journalist Brivan Kutlu, who works for the Mesopotamia News Agency, as part of her trial on charges of "propaganda for a terrorist organization" based on her journalistic activities and social media posts.

The prosecution's request came during the fourth session of Brivan Kutlu's trial, held before the Fourth High Criminal Court in Amed (Diyarbakır), where the public prosecution presented its opinion and demanded the journalist's conviction and punishment according to the charges against her.

The case, according to the indictment, is based on her participation in television programs addressing the repercussions of the February 6 earthquake that struck Maraş province and several Turkish regions, in addition to posts she published on her "X" platform account, which the authorities considered within the scope of the charges against her.

Brivan Kutlu did not attend the trial session, while her lawyer, Rasoul Tamur, appeared before the court, presented his defense, and requested additional time to respond to the public prosecution's opinion, which included a request for sentencing against his client.

After hearing the defense's request, the court decided to grant an extension for the response to the prosecution's argument, adjourning the next session to December 1.

Brivan Kutlu's trial comes amid ongoing cases against a number of journalists in Turkey. Media institutions and journalists, according to human rights organizations, face lawsuits and charges related to publishing and journalistic coverage, amid repeated calls to guarantee press freedom and protect journalists' right to perform their duties without pressure or restrictions.