Turkiye is currently experiencing its most significant protests in over a decade.
These demonstrations have been sparked by the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a perceived threat to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule.
Over 2,000 individuals, including journalists, have been detained as part of the crackdown on protests.
Despite efforts by authorities to curtail media coverage, demonstrations continue, with protesters flocking to the streets.
Our Contributors:
Mehmet Celik – Editorial Coordinator at Daily Sabah
Onur Erim – Political Adviser and President of Dragoman Strategies
Ece Temelkuran – Author and Journalist
Amberin Zaman – Chief Correspondent for Al-Monitor

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In a tragic turn of events, Israel has claimed the lives of two more journalists in Gaza – Hossam Shabat from Al Jazeera Mubaser and Mohammed Mansour from Palestine Today. The deaths of Palestinian media workers have now exceeded 230 since October 7. This report is by Tariq Nafi.
One year after Javier Milei’s rise to Argentina’s presidency, the country faces the repercussions of his extreme economic policies and pitched battles against the press. Milei’s administration has targeted journalists, dismantled the state news agency, and favored online platforms over traditional media.
As the government tightens its control over information, Argentina’s media landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift. We hear from two journalists representing different sides of the political spectrum on what Milei’s violent crackdown signifies for press freedom in Argentina.
Features:
Marcelo Longobardi – Journalist
Julia Mengolini – Founder and presenter, Futurock