Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts

critical · BBC World · 14 Oct 2026 · 06:32 UTC · Censorship & Information Control · 1 min read

Summary

State police raid and seize opposition TV station, preventing staff access and installing government-appointed management, exemplifying authoritarian suppression of independent media and political dissent.

Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul and a new manager has been appointed.

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