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Turkey Re-Arrests Deutsche Welle Reporter Over President Insult

7/22/2026

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Turkish authorities re-arrested Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag on 19 February 2026.
He faces charges of allegedly insulting the president, spreading misleading information and denigrating state institutions.
A court hearing for his case is set for 18 September 2026.
DW Director General Barbara Massing called the re-arrest deeply concerning and demanded a fair trial.

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Turkish authorities re-arrested Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag on 19 February 2026.
He faces charges of allegedly insulting the president, spreading misleading information and denigrating state institutions.
A court hearing for his case is set for 18 September 2026.
DW Director General Barbara Massing called the re-arrest deeply concerning and demanded a fair trial.