[eccr] IFJ slams power of media owners

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IFJ slams power of media owners
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A report on the situation of journalists in Turkey is calling for a
programme of action to challenge the power of media owners and demands
changes in the law to protect press freedom.

The report, issued by the International Federation of Journalists
(IFJ)
and the European Federation of Journalists, follows a mission to
Turkey
by an international delegation in April. The delegation concluded that
the country faces a twin challenge- to secure human rights and press
freedom and to strengthen the position of journalists and media staff
against the overwhelming power of media owners.

Gustl Glattfelder, IFJ Vice President and Chairman of the EFJ, said
mission members were unanimous in their view that a confusing legal
regime restricts the ability of journalists to organise a trade union.

The report says government representatives and members of parliament
admit 'off the record' that they are intimidated by the power of media
owners. "The media play a dangerous game when they use the power of
the
press to bully politicians and to hinder social progress," said Mr
Glattfelder. Recommendations have been made about change, including
the
urgent implementation of a trade union development project for the
Turkish Journalists Union.

Source: http://www.ifex.org/alerts/view.html?id=11124 - IFEX

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Rico Lie
http://home.pi.be/rl


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