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Oct 20, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Amnesty campaigner condemns Turkish media intervention
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Amnesty International Turkey campaigner Milena Buyum called the state takeover of Halk TV a “brutal attack on media freedom in Turkey.” She said the intervention reflects broader restrictions on independent journalism, including state trustee appointments, journalist detentions and limits on independent digital platforms; she said the crackdown has intensified since March 2025.
WHO: Milena Buyum, Amnesty International’s Turkey campaigner
WHAT: Buyum condemned the state takeover of Halk TV as an attack on media freedom and part of a broader crackdown on independent journalism.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 4:44 AM ET
WHERE: Turkey
WHY: Buyum said the intervention reflects a broader crackdown on independent journalism and erosion of media pluralism.
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