The Straits Times·Politics

Thousands protest journalists’ arrests in Turkey

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 24 October 2026, 14:35 UTC ·9 sec listen

Thousands took to the streets in Turkey to protest the arrests of journalists and shutdowns of media outlets. Press freedom has faced growing restrictions since a failed coup attempt in 2016. The protests point to ongoing concerns.

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