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'Year of Terror' for Journalists in Northern Cyprus, Union Claims

Published December 30, 2025, 13:18
'Year of Terror' for Journalists in Northern Cyprus, Union Claims

The Turkish Cypriot Journalists' Union (Basın-Sen) describes 2025 as a 'year of terror' for journalists in Northern Cyprus, reporting death threats due to their reporting. The union accuses the 'government' of failing to protect journalists, which endangers their safety and psychology. Furthermore, it expresses concern over the pending court case against the union's President, Ali Kismir, which it considers an attack on freedom of expression. Basın-Sen describes a situation of 'looting' in Northern Cyprus, with corruption scandals becoming commonplace, while also criticizing the political leadership and its relations with Israel.