Thousands protest in Turkey against press censorship, broadcaster takeovers

Mass protests across ten Turkish cities, led by journalists and the opposition New Party, demand press freedom amid government takeovers of at least five broadcasters in twenty months. The takeovers target both opposition and non-opposition outlets, signaling broad state pressure on media. This marks a notable escalation in domestic political tension over media independence.

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