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Basın-Sen Reports Threats Against Journalists and Lack of Protection

Published December 30, 2025, 12:02
Basın-Sen Reports Threats Against Journalists and Lack of Protection

The Turkish Cypriot Journalists' Union (Basın-Sen) has described 2025 as a "year of terror" for journalists in the occupied territories, reporting threats to their lives due to their reporting. The union accuses the "government" of failing to protect journalists, putting their safety and psychological well-being at risk, and warns of potential new attacks in 2026. Basın-Sen also criticizes the prosecution of its President, Ali Kısımır, characterizing it as an attack on freedom of expression. The union's statement paints a bleak picture of the situation in the occupied territories, with corruption phenomena such as fake diplomas, bribery, and money laundering becoming commonplace. Basın-Sen also notes that the rise of Tufan Erhürman to the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community, while bringing a renewed prospect of negotiations, is accompanied by a style that requires a stronger commitment to a federal solution. Furthermore, the union criticizes the Government of the Republic of Cyprus for its relations with Israel, given the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Basın-Sen emphasizes the need for a more balanced and humanitarian approach. Overall, Basın-Sen's statement reflects a state of serious concern for press freedom and the political situation in the occupied territories, while also expressing critical views on the policies of the Republic of Cyprus.

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