Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
As head of government
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, was head of government when 3 recorded incidents took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
- Detention and violence: 2
- Expulsion and visa denial: 1
- Insult and defamation laws: 1
- Licensing and closure of outlets: 1
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2016 | Turkey closes more than 100 media outlets by decree after a failed coup attempt | Türkiye | Licensing and closure of outlets | Sustained (December 31, 2016) |
| November 1, 2023 | Turkish authorities detain three journalists under 'disinformation' law | Türkiye | Insult and defamation laws | Ongoing |
| March 19, 2025 | Türkiye: detention, injury and deportation of journalists covering protests, March 2025 | Türkiye | Detention and violence | Unknown (April 2, 2025) |