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DW Correspondent Alican Uludag Arrested Again in Turkey

21 Temmuz 2026DW

DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been re-arrested in Turkey, just two months after his previous release from detention. His earlier charges included accusations of 'insulting' President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
This latest development raises concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in Turkey.
Turkey has been criticized internationally for its crackdown on media and dissent, particularly following the failed coup in 2016. The government has implemented strict laws that allow for the arrest of journalists on various charges, often linked to their reporting on sensitive political issues.
Uludag's re-arrest highlights the ongoing challenges faced by journalists in Turkey, where freedom of expression is increasingly under threat. The repeated targeting of reporters for their critical views suggests a broader pattern of suppression aimed at stifling dissent and controlling the narrative surrounding the…

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