Mohammed Ismael Rasool
Prominent Kurdish Lawyer Tahir Elci Gunned Down in Southeast Turkey
An unidentified gunman killed Elci in what the pro-Kurdish HDP Party called a "planned assassination," urging people to take to the streets in protest.
The EU Has Now Slammed Turkey's Imprisonment of Journalists
The European Union has released a report criticizing "significant backsliding" in freedom of expression in Turkey. VICE News journalist Mohammed Ismael Rasool has been held without charge there for 75 days.
Turkish Official Claims VICE News Journalist Is Linked to PKK — But Provides No Evidence
Turkey’s interim foreign minister claimed that imprisoned VICE News journalist Mohammed Ismael Rasool is directly affiliated with a Kurdish militant group.
#FreeRasool: International News Editors Express Concern Over Turkish 'Climate of Intimidation'
The continued detention of VICE News journalist Mohammed Ismael Rasool was also mentioned in the letter which was sent to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and signed by more than 50 editors.
Turkey Is Prosecuting Two Kids for Ripping Down Posters of President Erdogan
The prosecutor's office in the predominantly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir said that it would seek to put the boys behind bars for up to four and a half years on charges of "insulting the Turkish president."
Teen Arrested for 'Insulting' Erdogan on Facebook as Crackdown in Turkey Continues
In the first seven months of Erdogan's presidential term, authorities investigated 236 individuals for supposedly insulting the president — a campaign that seems calculated to stifle political dissent.
Thank You for Helping Spread the Message to #FreeRasool
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US State Department Urges Turkey to 'Uphold Democratic Values' in Case of Jailed VICE News Journalist
The State Department stressed the need for 'due process, freedom of expression, and access to media and information' regarding Mohammed Ismael Rasool, jailed since August 27.
Reporter Threatened for Asking Turkish President About Jailed VICE News Journalist
Mohammed Ismael Rasool has been imprisoned in Turkey for seven weeks on baseless charges. Earlier this week, a reporter was threatened for asking Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the case.
Free Rasool: VICE News Staff on the Journalist Now Imprisoned for a Month in Turkey
VICE News staffers describe their experiences working with Mohammed Ismael Rasool, a talented young journalist who was detained one month ago while reporting in southeast Turkey.
On The Line: Jake Hanrahan Discusses his Detention In Turkey, And Why Mohammed Rasool Must Be Released
VICE News journalist Jake Hanrahan joined On The Line to discuss reporting in Turkey, his detention, and why Mohammed Rasool must be released.
Turkey Is Investigating a Major Media Group for Alleged 'Terrorism Propaganda'
Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into Dogan Media Group, a partial owner of CNN’s partner network in Turkey and the newspaper 'Hurriyet.'