Yavuz Ugurtas
Antwerp, Belgium
Yavuz Ugurtas is a Turkish journalist based in Belgium.
Seen in O GLOBO, Otempo, Knack
‘Wij waren journalisten’: getuigenis van een Turkse journalist
The article discusses the severe restrictions on press freedom in Turkey, highlighting the experiences of Yavuz Ugurtas, a former correspondent for the critical Turkish newspaper Zaman. It outlines the challenges faced by journalists in Turkey, where over a hundred are currently imprisoned, and the broader implications for Turkish society and democracy. The author reflects on their own career, including covering the 2015 elections and the subsequent crackdown on media, particularly after the failed coup attempt in July 2016. The article also touches on the targeting of the Koza-Ipek media group and the author's eventual dismissal from Zaman. It concludes with a note of hope for the future of journalism and justice in Turkey.
‘Wij waren journalisten’: getuigenis van een Turkse journalist
The article discusses the severe restrictions on press freedom in Turkey, highlighting the experiences of Yavuz Ugurtas, a former correspondent for the critical Turkish newspaper Zaman. It outlines the challenges faced by journalists in Turkey, where over a hundred are currently imprisoned, and the broader implications for Turkish society and democracy. The author reflects on their own career, including covering the 2015 elections and the subsequent crackdown on media, particularly after the failed coup attempt in July 2016. The article also touches on the targeting of the Koza-Ipek media group and the author's eventual dismissal from Zaman. It concludes with a note of hope for the future of journalism and justice in Turkey.
