BirGun newspaper reported the detention of three journalists by Turkish authorities, accusing the government of attempting to intimidate the press. The journalists were detained under anti-terror legislation related to a story about Istanbul's chief prosecutor and a pro-government journalist. Although they were released after a court appearance, the incident has raised concerns among media rights groups and opposition leaders about increasing suppression of dissent and criticism in Turkish media.
The detentions of BirGun journalists illustrate a troubling trend in Turkey, where legal probes against media figures are on the rise, particularly over critical reporting.
Authorities detained three BirGun journalists under anti-terror legislation for a story linked to Istanbul's chief prosecutor, highlighting ongoing press intimidation issues.
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