Opposition Mayor's Imprisonment Linked to Journalist Charges

Six Turkish journalists summoned for alleged false info about Istanbul's imprisoned opposition mayor.
Journalists include Soner Yalcin, Saban Sevinc, Asli Aydintasbas, Rusen Cakir, Yavuz Oghan, and Batuhan Colak.
Burhanettin Bulut ofCumhuriyet Halk Partisi called police actions a 'clear threat' to suppress opposition and free press.
Journalists face charges of public false info dissemination and aiding a criminal organization.

Legal Charges | Freedom of Press | Political Repression

Turkey

Burhanettin Bulut

23 hours ago