Turkish authorities raid Halk TV and appoint administrator to oversee the news channel
Photo: Washington TimesHow the sides differ Alternative sources stress opposition and rights-group criticism and a dark day for Turkey; right sources note the corruption investigation and press freedom warnings.
Authorities raided the Istanbul headquarters of Halk TV on Wednesday and installed a government-appointed administrator to oversee the channel. Both reports describe it as a news broadcaster not aligned with the government, and say press freedom groups or rights groups voiced concern. France 24 says broadcasts were halted, calls it the most-watched news channel, and reports that its chairman called it a dark day for Turkey, with criticism from the opposition. The Washington Times says the move was part of an investigation into alleged corruption.
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Presents the raid as the latest move against pro-opposition media, citing the chairman's condemnation and criticism from the opposition and rights groups.
Reports the raid and trustee appointment as part of a corruption investigation, while noting press freedom groups warn of a crackdown.