Ercan Koç, Author at Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA)

‘Reducing sentences for robbery and fraud while keeping journalists in prison is unfair and remorseless’

Necmi Şahin TÜKENMEZ HABER- Journalists imprisoned for their journalistic activities or social media posts are now facing a threat regarding the right to ...

Ercan KoçApril 3, 20200

Journalist Defense

MLSA demands release of five jailed journalists due to COVID-19

Lawyers of MLSA, which provides pro bono legal counselling to 56 individuals the majority of whom are ...

Ercan KoçMarch 18, 2020

Human Rights

Journalists covering refugees in Edirne detained at border

Edirne – At least nine journalists, who were in Edirne to report on border crossing of refugees ...

Ercan KoçMarch 3, 2020

Free Speech

Journalist İdris Sayılğan arrested in Edirne

Edirne – Mezopotamya Agency reporter İdris Sayılğan is arrested upon being taken in police custody while reporting ...

Ercan KoçMarch 2, 2020

Free Speech

Free Web Turkey platform established to combat internet censorship

The Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA), in conjunction with the Social Information and Communication Association (TBİD) ...

Ercan KoçFebruary 10, 2020

Free Speech

MLSA Co-Director Veysel Ok and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel came together

Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, came together with prominent civil society representatives including Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) Co-Director and human rights ...

Ercan KoçJanuary 24, 20200

Free Speech