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Turkey's Arrest of Journalist Sparks Outcry for Press Freedom

2/24/2026

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The Deutscher Journalisten-Verband (DJV) urged the Foreign Office to summon Turkey's ambassador after DW reporter Alican Uludag was arrested for allegedly spreading misleading information and insulting the Turkish government, condemning the arrest as harassment of independent journalism.
Police took Uludag into custody and confiscated his equipment.
Turkey ranks 159th in press freedom, with many journalists imprisoned and media controlled by the government, and DW emphasizes its commitment to unbiased reporting.

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The Deutscher Journalisten-Verband (DJV) urged the Foreign Office to summon Turkey's ambassador after DW reporter Alican Uludag was arrested for allegedly spreading misleading information and insulting the Turkish government, condemning the arrest as harassment of independent journalism.
Police took Uludag into custody and confiscated his equipment.
Turkey ranks 159th in press freedom, with many journalists imprisoned and media controlled by the government, and DW emphasizes its commitment to unbiased reporting.