Tag Archives | freedom of speech

Greeting 2015: Is there any hope for those fighting corruption in Turkey?

13 January 2015 in Civil society, Europe and Central Asia, Politics and government

Update: On 20 January, Transparency International Turkey wrote to Turkish MPs, calling on them to vote against closing the investigation into corruption allegations. Read the letter here. A new year signals a fresh start for the people around the world and is a symbol of hope for the future. But do we corruption fighters have […]

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Paying a high price for transparency – journalists under fire

21 February 2012 in Anti-corruption movement, People power

For two decades, Sri Lankan journalist Poddala was renowned for exposing corruption in health, education and transport. He uncovered one of his country’s biggest ever tax scams. That was until he was abducted and brutally beaten. His fingers on his right hand were crushed and burned severely, making him another tragic example of the brutal […]

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