Freedom of Media Representative warns against social media ban in Turkey

Censorship of social media platforms must stop in Turkey, says OSCE media freedom representative

VIENNA, 27 March 2014 – By blocking access to social media platforms Turkey deliberately disregards the fundamental right to freedom of expression and freedom of the media, Dunja Mijatović, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media said today.

Gov't to implement court ruling against Twitter ban, Turkish Deputy PM says - RIGHTS http://t.co/oxDU9krlvy via @HDNER

— Dunja Mijatovic (@OSCE_RFoM) March 26, 2014

OSCE media freedom representative calls for immediate lifting of Twitter ban in Turkey

VIENNA, 21 March 2014 – Blocking Twitter and threatening to close social media websites only adds to the many concerns about media freedom and freedom of expression in Turkey, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today.

Background

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Report on the Turkish Internet Law

Prepared by Dr Yaman Akdeniz, Associate Professor, Human Rights Research Center, Faculty of Law, Instanbul Bilgi University.

OSCE media freedom representative calls on Turkish President to veto Internet Law, return it for public consultations

VIENNA, 17 February 2014 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today called on President of Turkey Abdullah Gül to veto the Internet Law and return it to Parliament and civil society for further discussions.

Amendments to Turkey's Internet Law must respect media freedom and right to freedom of expression, urges OSCE representative

VIENNA, 31 January 2014 - Amendments to Turkey’s Internet Law can further restrict free expression in the country, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today.

Blocking of video sharing website shows need to reform Internet Law in Turkey, says OSCE media freedom representative

VIENNA, 10 January 2014 – OSCE Media Freedom Representative Dunja Mijatović today warned that blocking of video sharing website Vimeo’s services in Turkey further limits freedom of expression and free media.