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who was brutally killed under police custody. The awards are given to journalists who uphold the integrity of the profession by standing up to pressure and obstacles.

Awards

2012

Jury was composed of Belma Akçura, Nazım Alpman, Celal Başlangıç,

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, Fikret İlkiz, Kamil Tekin Sürek,

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and

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;Newspaper: Zeynep Kuriş, Dicle News Agency Mersin Correspondent ;Television: Ali Burak Ersemiz, Deniz Pirinççiler ;Special Jury Award: shared by:
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Mesut Hasan Benli for his article "Aklından Bile Geçirme" on

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Elif Görgü for her article "Bir Bardak Su" on

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;Photography Award: Selahattin Sönmez for " Sakın Konuşma" on

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Daily News. ;Local Media Award: Nabız Journal (Rize, Turkey)

2015

;Written Journalism:

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captivity.

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