Pressure targeting media in Turkey continued in March 2018, in duration of the State of Emergency Rule that was started on July 20, 2016.

Detention, arrest and arrest warrants of journalists in Turkey has continued in March 2018. Accusations have varied from social media activities to publications being considered as terrorism propaganda. Access blocking, broadcast bans, restrictions to information, targeting of media freedom have all continued during the State of Emergency Rule. Increasing number of arrested journalists According to Independent Communications Network Media Monitoring Report dated February 6, 2018 there were 128 journalists behind bars in Turkey. According to Turkish Journalism Union (TGS) this number was 145 by February 17, Contemporary Journalists Association's March 17 report suggested 135 journalists in prison; finally Platform24's March 30 data stated that there are 151 media laborers behind bars in Turkey. VPN services to be targeted Doğan Media Group sold Doğan Media Group has been sold to Demirören Holding which is known for its support for governing party. Many journalism organisations have evaluated this sale not only as a simple economic transaction but a level in increasing pressure targeting media in Turkey. [timeline src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SfKM4ApsAEpII2UgD0Scx22881NziypfgC6DRfzkzho/edit#gid=0" width="100%" height="650" font="Default" lang="en" version="timeline3" ] Data Visualization: Mehmet Şafak Sarı Translation: Gürkan Özturan