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Incidents in Türkiye, head of government Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, outcome sustained
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
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ContinentAsia
TacticFunding and ownership pressure 2Prior restraint 1Expulsion and visa denial 1Licensing and closure of outlets 1
OutcomeSustained 5
LevelNational 5
Head of governmentRecep Tayyip Erdoğan
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 February 2023 | Turkiye: the broadcast regulator fines and suspends channels for earthquake coverage | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Prior restraint | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Sustained (22 February 2023) |
| 17 January 2019 | Turkiye: Dutch freelance journalist Ans Boersma deported | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Expulsion and visa denial | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Sustained (17 January 2019) |
| 21 March 2018 | Turkiye: Dogan Holding sells its media outlets to Demiroren | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Funding and ownership pressure | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Sustained (21 March 2018) |
| 27 July 2016 | Turkey closes more than 100 media outlets by decree after a failed coup attempt | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Sustained (31 December 2016) |
| 4 March 2016 | Turkiye: court installs trustees at Zaman newspaper | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Funding and ownership pressure | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Sustained (4 March 2016) |
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