Daniel Thorpe

"We’re all very worried." @Daniel_B_Thorpe interviewed Iranians in Turkey who expressed mixed feelings about the war in their home country. Some welcomed regime change, while others shared concerns for their families and what comes next for Iran. turkeyrecap.com/p/iranian-diss…

As President Trump mulls whether to strike, Turkey is using every available channel to halt a military intervention. President Erdogan has personally offered to mediate between Tehran and Washington. ✍️ Daniel Thorpe spectator.com/article/why-er…

📌 MLSA’nın itirazı sonrası gazeteci Raphaël Boukandoura serbest bırakıldı Fransız gazeteci Raphaël Boukandoura, 19 Ocak’ta İstanbul Sancaktepe’de bir basın açıklamasını takip ettiği sırada gözaltına alındıktan sonra Arnavutköy Geri Gönderme Merkezi’nde idari gözetim altında tutuluyordu. MLSA Hukuk Birimi’nin idari gözetim ve sınır dışı kararına karşı yaptığı itirazların ardından Boukandoura serbest bırakıldı.

Following with concern the case of @libe 🇨🇵 journalist Raphaël Boukandoura, detained on Monday in Istanbul while covering a protest & now facing deportation despite being based in 🇹🇷 since 2015! Independent journalism is really a hazardous job in #Türkiye for locals & foreigners.

The pending deportation from Turkey of French journalist Raphaël Boukandoura threatens to set a disturbing precedent for press freedom. Our full statement: fmaturkey.org/raphael-boukan…

📌MLSA objected to the detention and deportation order of the French journalist who was taken into custody and brought to a removal center An objection was filed by the MLSA Legal Unit against the decision for administrative detention and deportation of Raphaël Boukandoura, the Turkey correspondent of the French newspaper Libération, who was taken into custody on January 19 while following a press statement held in Sarıgazi at the call of the DEM Party. mlsaturkey.com/en/mlsa-object…

Many people on both sides of the Turkey-PKK conflict remain unconvinced by the peace process. They often have contradictory ideas of what has happened and the way forward—regardless of the outcome of ongoing clashes in Syria. @Daniel_B_Thorpe reports: turkeyrecap.com/p/the-trust-de…

📌French journalist detained in Istanbul, faces possible deportation French journalist Raphaël Boukandoura was detained on January 19 in Istanbul’s Sancaktepe district while covering a protest organized by the pro-Kurdish DEM Party against the offensive in northern Syria. His statement was taken by the Security Branch, where Boukandoura said he was present strictly in his capacity as a journalist and was reporting on the demonstration for Libération. During questioning, police asked Boukandoura about slogans allegedly chanted during the protest. He stated that he did not chant any slogans and was at the scene solely to report. On Tuesday, Boukandoura was transferred to Sarıgazi Police Station and is expected to be referred to the Provincial Directorate of Migration. He may face deportation. MLSA Legal Unit is following his case.

#Turkey: IPI calls for immediate release of French journalist Raphaël Boukandoura, a permanently accredited journalist, who has been detained while covering a protest. Treating journalism as a crime and threatening deportation is unacceptable. ➡️ buff.ly/2rr0z4t

Hungary is bracing for its next general election in April. It is the tightest race since Viktor Orban came to power almost 16 years ago. ✍️ Daniel Thorpe spectator.com/article/will-h…

“The deaths of delivery drivers are not because of individual mistakes. Couriers are dying, being killed, as a result of the system," @kuryehaklari's Mesut Çeki said. @MouterW & @Daniel_B_Thorpe report on the high rate of workplace deaths in Turkey: turkeyrecap.com/p/1736-deaths-…

Turkey is a country with an often uncomfortable and dark past with Christians. ✍️ Daniel Thorpe spectator.co.uk/article/pope-l…

Reduced security tensions could spark an investment rush in one of Turkey’s least developed regions. Now, locals said they fear being displaced again – this time by mining and resource extraction instead of conflict. @Daniel_B_Thorpe and @MouterW report: turkeyrecap.com/p/pkk-peace-pr…

Together with my dear colleague Daniel Thorpe [@Daniel_B_Thorpe], we reported on the debate surrounding oil sales to Israel via Turkey, the criticisms levelled at this issue, the consequences of these criticisms, and, of course, the responses, for Electronic Intifada [@intifada].

Our video report with @alparslanaydin_

A Syrian air force colonel who once dropped barrel bombs across the country now hides in Baghdad with multiple fake IDs. In a confessional profile, he recalls missions, bribery and betrayals. Kamal Shahin reports for @newlinesmag. newlinesmag.com/reportage/conf…

“This blockade is not just against the CHP’s building, it is a blockade of the whole Turkish Republic," said Tülay Özbay at Monday's protest. @Daniel_B_Thorpe reports on the siege of Turkey's opposition with comments by @berkesen on what might come next: turkeyrecap.com/p/inside-the-v…

Syrians are leaving Turkey unsure of what awaits them Photos by: @andrealazzaroni Editing: @DiegoCupolo turkeyrecap.com/p/syrians-are-…

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel on August 10. IAmong them was Anas Al-Sharif, a prominent journalist who had been the recent target of a smear campaign by Israel's military. “Israel’s pattern of labeling journalists as militants without providing credible evidence raises serious questions about its intent and respect for press freedom,” said CPJ Regional Director Sara Qudah. “Journalists are civilians and must never be targeted. Those responsible for these killings must be held accountable.” #Gaza #NotATarget Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/israel…