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DW Journalist Detained in Turkey Amid Press Freedom Protests

4/8/2026

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DW journalist Alican Uludag has been detained in Istanbul since February 20, charged with insulting the president and other offenses.
His lawyers say the arrest is unjustified and there is no risk of flight or tampering.
Protests against restrictions on journalists have highlighted broader concerns about press freedom in Turkey.
Uludag's lawyers filed an appeal to the Constitutional Court seeking release, with him facing up to 19 years if convicted.

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DW journalist Alican Uludag has been detained in Istanbul since February 20, charged with insulting the president and other offenses.
His lawyers say the arrest is unjustified and there is no risk of flight or tampering.
Protests against restrictions on journalists have highlighted broader concerns about press freedom in Turkey.
Uludag's lawyers filed an appeal to the Constitutional Court seeking release, with him facing up to 19 years if convicted.