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RTÜK Threatens Media; Protests Spark Press Freedom Debate

3/23/2025

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RTÜK President Ebubekir Sahin issued a stern warning to media outlets about biased reporting on the investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, threatening severe penalties like broadcast suspensions and license revocations. In response, many channels ceased live coverage of protests, igniting fierce criticism over potential violations of press freedom and questioning RTÜK's authority.

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RTÜK President Ebubekir Sahin issued a stern warning to media outlets about biased reporting on the investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, threatening severe penalties like broadcast suspensions and license revocations. In response, many channels ceased live coverage of protests, igniting fierce criticism over potential violations of press freedom and questioning RTÜK's authority.