Halk TV Case Raises Fresh Questions About Media Independence and Due Process in Turkey
The appointment of a trustee to oversee broadcaster Halk TV after a corruption probe has prompted criticism from press-freedom advocates.
The appointment of a trustee to oversee broadcaster Halk TV after a corruption probe has prompted criticism from press-freedom advocates.
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Turkish authorities have raided the Istanbul offices of Halk TV and appointed a government trustee to oversee the broadcaster, an operation that has renewed concerns about media independence. Live programming…
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