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CPJ said critical journalism during a period of mourning could still help bring about accountability, and called for the penalties to be revoked.

Published 2026-09-23. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 1 source.

Statement: CPJ said critical journalism during a period of mourning could still help bring about accountability, and called for the penalties to be revoked.
Field: effect_on_reporting
Value: CPJ calls for reversal
About: incident 2023-turkiye-rtuk-fines-earthquake-coverage
Source: Turkish media watchdog fines broadcasters for criticizing earthquake response
Publisher: Committee to Protect Journalists
Method: outlet report
Checked: 2026-09-22
Confidence: medium
Status: current
Source date: 2023-02-22

Quotation from the source

Critical journalism during a time of mourning for the tens of thousands of lives lost to the earthquakes may appear harsh, but it can also pave the way to justice