Thousands protest media crackdown in Turkey
At least 3,000 people gathered in both Istanbul and Ankara to protest arrests, media shutdowns and government-appointed administrators at media outlets.
Thousands protested in Istanbul and Ankara against the growing pressure on journalists in Turkey, according to wire reports. Protesters held placards demanding freedom for jailed journalists, including Ismail Ari, and chanted slogans against censorship. Protesters claimed that recent weeks have seen mounting pressure on independent journalism, with 11 journalists jailed in the past two months and several media outlets shut down.
Police estimated the crowds to be between 3,000 and 3,500. The Turkish Journalists Union reported that the government has targeted major broadcasters and news channels, aiming to control the flow of information. The demonstrators emphasized their determination to defend the right to access information and stand against intimidation.
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