Journalists Association of Turkey (TGC) stated that the Press Freedom Awards that have been given since 1989 will not be granted this year for the first time, sue to the circumstances in Turkey and the press. “
“Taking into account the circumstances of our country and the media, we have reached a consensus to suspend giving Press Freedom Awards” TGC Board of Management announced.
According to TGC, there are currently some 159 journalists in Turkish prisons.