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Turkey detains more than 1,400 protesters and multiple journalists after jailing of leading opposition figure


Published on 2025-03-25 20:40:41 - CNN
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  • A Turkish court on Tuesday placed seven journalists in custody after they were arrested while covering the protests in Istanbul, including a photojournalist for French news agency AFP, according to a media-freedom nonprofit and AFP.

The article from MSN discusses the situation in Turkey where more than 1,400 protesters and several journalists have been detained following the jailing of a prominent opposition figure. This crackdown comes in the wake of the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on charges of insulting public officials, which has sparked widespread protests across the country. The detentions reflect a broader clampdown on dissent and freedom of expression under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's administration. Critics argue that these actions are aimed at stifling opposition voices ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting concerns over the state of democracy and human rights in Turkey. The international community has expressed concern over these developments, with calls for Turkey to respect freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly.

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