On the case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Nikos Papandreou

✦ In short · AI summary of this text, generated 4 Sept 2026

The resolution concerns the conviction of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye. It deplores the upheld prison sentence and blocked news reports, calls for his release, and condemns judicial harassment of journalists.¶¶¶

Key points

Expresses deep concern over the conviction of journalist Bülent Mumay for his press investigations and social media posts.¶
Deplores the appeals court decision to uphold the 20-month prison sentence and order blocking of access to related news reports.¶
Calls for revision of the sentence and immediate release of Bülent Mumay, citing absence of solid legal charges.¶
Considers the sentence part of a broader pattern of judicial harassment targeting independent journalists, activists, and opposition members in Türkiye.¶
Recalls previous positions condemning prosecution, censorship, and harassment of journalists and independent media in Türkiye.¶
Calls on Turkish authorities to respect press freedoms and let journalists practise freely.¶
Continues to condemn lack of independence of prosecution and judiciary and political instrumentalisation of the judicial system in Türkiye.¶

Who is affected

Journalist Bülent Mumay, who faces imprisonment and blocked news coverage.¶¶¶
Independent journalists, activists, and opposition members in Türkiye affected by judicial harassment.¶

Figures and deadlines

20-month prison sentence upheld by appeals court.¶

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