Turkey: Government raids, takes over top news channel
Turkish authorities have raided the Istanbul offices of Halk TV, halting broadcasts, appointing a trustee and opening an investigation.
DW reports: Turkish authorities have raided the Istanbul offices of Halk TV, halting broadcasts, appointing a trustee and opening an investigation.
It is the latest chapter of a decadeslong media capture by President Erdogan.
This politics story centres on Turkey. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Turkish, Istanbul and Halk TV.
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- Turkey · Middle East
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- Turkish, Istanbul, Halk TV, President Erdogan
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- Politics
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