October 24 call from IGC: Enough is enough, we can't breathe!

Press labor and professional organizations operating in Türkiye decided to take a joint action regarding press freedom and the public's right to receive information.

Organizations reacting to detention and arrest orders against journalists, house arrest practices, appointment of trustees to media organizations and access barriers will hold marches and press statements in 10 cities on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Izmir Journalists Association (IGC) called "Enough is enough, we can't breathe! No to censorship, freedom for news" and stated that the march in Izmir will start tomorrow at 14.00 in front of Alsancak Türkan Saylan Cultural Center and will march to Alsancak Port.

“WE INVITE YOU TO ADD STRENGTH TO OUR STRUGGLE”

In the statement, "As press professional organizations representing journalists who defend the public's right to receive news and pursue the truth, we declare: In today's world where journalism is considered a crime, news is considered a threat, and the truth is considered objectionable; those who are detained and arrested; although journalists are visible, it is the 'news' itself that is now imprisoned.

Destruction of press freedom; It is not just a professional problem. At the same time, it is usurping society's fundamental right, the 'right to access accurate news'.

For this reason, we invite all our colleagues and our people to protect the freedom of the press, grow solidarity and add strength to our common struggle in the simultaneous march that we will hold with the Izmir Journalists Association and representatives of professional organizations in Izmir."