Search in Türkiye, head of government Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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3 incidents match this view.
Country: Türkiye, RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Detention and violence (2) Expulsion and visa denial (1) Insult and defamation laws (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1)
Stage: Punish (2) Silence (1)
Outcome: Unknown (1) Ongoing (1) Sustained (1)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Türkiye: detention, injury and deportation of journalists covering protests, March 2025 | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Detention and violence | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Unknown (April 2, 2025) |
| November 1, 2023 | Turkish authorities detain three journalists under 'disinformation' law | Türkiye (RSF 2026 rank: 163rd of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Ongoing |
| July 27, 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 (December 31, 2016) |