Large-scale crackdown on media in Turkey – arrest warrants issued for 35 journalists
30.08.2016 21:04
(Moscow time), Kyiv
The Istanbul prosecutor's office issued arrest warrants for 35 media workers.
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This was reported by Anadolu Agency.
The deputy prosecutor said all the suspects were allegedly supporters of Fethullah Gulen, whom authorities accuse without evidence of involvement in the coup attempt.
Also, according to him, 9 media workers were arrested in Istanbul, Anakar and Izmit, 18 left Turkey, and 8 more are wanted.
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