A
coalition of freedom of expression organizations led by the International Press
Institute (IPI) launched today the "I Subscribe" campaign for
independent journalism in Turkey. The campaign encourages readers from around
the world to subscribe to Turkey’s few remaining independent newspapers as a
gesture of support. The campaign initially features the secular daily
Cumhuriyet and will be later expanded to include other outlets with diverse
backgrounds and editorial lines.
Rebecca Harms, Green Member of the European Parliament, is supporting the campaign:
"Today, Cumhuriyet is not only the oldest newspaper but it is one of the few remaining independent media in Turkey. Even though they are under immense pressure and many suffered from imprisonment and face trial based on fabricated accusations, Cumhuriyet’s courageous men and women continue to fight for press freedom and work hard each day to publish a quality newspaper. I am happy that my subscription can help finance Cumhuriyet's brave work as they are losing sponsors and advertising partners. I hope that we can convince many people to subscribe for Cumhuriyet. It serves a free press, the freedom of thought. It is a subscription for freedom and democracy".
Please find here the link to the campaign here.
