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Journalist Ismaël Areux Imprisoned In Turkey

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Journalist Ismaël Areux conducts investigations into corruption within public institutions and foundations. His reporting has reportedly impacted associates of President Erdogan and his family circle. The source notes Areux is among a rare group of journalists who challenge the current power structure. Turkish authorities have arrested a journalist following his publication regarding privileges granted to a Quranic school named after President Erdogan. The journalist is currently being held in prison and continues to write daily through his lawyers. He has also reported on an encounter with a teacher who is also incarcerated. He works for the daily newspaper Birgûne, which is noted for criticizing the government. The report notes that 115 investigations have been launched against journalists under a specific law in recent months.

Journalist Ismaël Areux conducts investigations into corruption within public institutions and foundations. His reporting has reportedly impacted associates of President Erdogan and his family circle. The source notes Areux is among a rare group of journalists who challenge the current power structure. Turkish authorities have arrested a journalist following his publication regarding privileges granted to a Quranic school named after President Erdogan. The journalist is currently being held in prison and continues to write daily through his lawyers. He has also reported on an encounter with a teacher who is also incarcerated. He works for the daily newspaper Birgûne, which is noted for criticizing the government. The report notes that 115 investigations have been launched against journalists under a specific law in recent months. The situation for press freedom in Turkey is reportedly worsening as journalists spend increasing amounts of time in police stations and courts. The report suggests conditions may tighten further ahead of presidential elections scheduled by 2028 at the latest. Conditions are expected to potentially tighten before the 2028 presidential elections.

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Sources · 7 independent

France Info

“Il s'appelle Ismaël Areux, son tort dans ce journal qui reste l'un des très rares à oser lever le ton contre le pouvoir, c'est de mener des enquêtes qui ont éclaboussé des proches du président Erdogan, voire son entourage familial.”

France Info

“33 enquêtes visent ce jeune journaliste désormais derrière les barreaux pour l'une de ses publications sur les privilèges accordées à une école couranique où Erdogan a fait ses études”

France Info

“Un journaliste et un professeur agrégé devise dans la Cour de promenades de la prison, écrit-il, l'image de la Turquie d'aujourd'hui où les plumes libres passent de plus en plus de temps dans les commissariats et tribunaux”

France Info

“Ismaël Areux, son tort dans ce journal qui reste l'un des très rares qui a osé lever le ton contre le pouvoir, c'est de mener des enquêtes qui ont éclaboussé des proches du président Erdogan, voire son entourage familial.”

France Info

“33 enquêtes visent ce jeune journaliste, désormais derrière les barreaux, pour l'une de ses publications sur les privilèges, accordées à une école coranique où Erdogan a fait ses études”

France Info

“un journaliste et un professeur agrégé de vise dans la Cour de promenades de la prison, écrit-il, l'image de la Turquie d'aujourd'hui où les plumes libres passent de plus en plus de temps dans les commissariats et tribunaux”

France Info

“l'image de la Turquie d'aujourd'hui où les plumes libres passent de plus en plus de temps dans les commissariats et tribunaux pour tenter de se défendre au détriment de leur travail de terrain.”

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