You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 11/27/2015 03:47 PM EST Media Freedom in TurkeyPress Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 27, 2015
We are troubled by the pre-trial arrest yesterday of senior editors of the respected Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet. The investigation, criminal charges, and arrest raise serious concerns about the Turkish government’s commitment to the fundamental principle of media freedom. These events are only the latest in a series of judicial and law enforcement actions taken under questionable circumstances against Turkish media outlets critical of the government. We call on Turkish authorities to ensure that all individuals and organizations – including but not limited to the media – are free to voice a full range of opinions and criticism, in accordance with Turkey’s constitutional guarantees of media freedom and freedom of expression. This will ultimately strengthen Turkey’s democracy. |
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