Acik Radyo in Istanbul braucht unsere Unterstützung
25.07.2024
(We apologize for the wrong spelling of the radio's name - at that point our website isn't able to process the correct spelling.)
We wanted to share some news about
Acik Radyo and maybe we can do something about it together.
Acik Radyo [Open Radio] from Istanbul urgently needs your international solidarity and support!
Acik Radyo is an independent radio that is now threatened with being shut down and silenced.
What is Acik Radyo? What happened?
Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) penalized Acik Radyo in May after a guest made the following remarks on air: “the 109th anniversary of the deportations and massacres, referred to as genocide, that occurred on Ottoman soil. The Armenian genocide commemoration was banned again this year, as you know.” RTÜK accused the station of inciting hatred or enmity or fostering feelings of hatred in society and ordered an administrative fine and a five-day suspension for the broadcast. Acik Radyo paid the fine but continued to broadcast its programs, which RTÜK deemed violating the conditions outlined in its sanction. In July, RTÜK revoked Acik Radyo’s broadcasting license."
With the International Press Institute (IPI) and the undersigned freedom of the press and expression organizations we call on the authorities in Turkey to uphold their obligations to protect press freedom and freedom of expression in line with the Turkish Constitution and international human rights law, and to reinstate Acik Radyo’s license.
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