Turkish police raid Halk TV headquarters and halt live broadcasts
Turkish police raided the headquarters of pro-opposition channel Halk TV on Wednesday morning, halting its live broadcasts and detaining eleven people.
Investigation into channel leadership
Prosecutors issued arrest warrants for seventeen individuals linked to an investigation into the station's chairman, Cafer Mahiroglu. Authorities allege charges of bribery, rigging tenders, and money laundering against him. Mahiroglu stated he was not in the country during the operation.
Government appoints new manager
Turkish authorities appointed a government trustee to run the broadcaster immediately after the raid. The channel confirmed on social media that its news feed and YouTube page were offline early Wednesday. Reports indicate heavy police presence at the building while journalists attempted to enter.
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BBC News
Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
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France 24
‘Dark day for Turkey’: Pro-opposition TV channel boss slams police raid, broadcast halt
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Middle East Eye
Turkish government raids most-watched TV channel, appoints new manager
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